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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,952.69, 45,478.40 and 18,807.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,952.69, 45,478.40 and 18,807.93 is: 25,957.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,952.69 : 45,478.40 = 18,807.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,952.69/45,478.40 = 18,807.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,952.69x = 45,478.40 × 18,807.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,952.69x = 855,354,469.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,354,469.67/32,952.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,957.05

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