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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,952.29, 45,474.94 and 18,806.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,952.29, 45,474.94 and 18,806.45 is: 25,953.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,952.29 : 45,474.94 = 18,806.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,952.29/45,474.94 = 18,806.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,952.29x = 45,474.94 × 18,806.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,952.29x = 855,222,322.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,222,322.56/32,952.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,953.35

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