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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,952.76, 45,478.07 and 18,807.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,952.76, 45,478.07 and 18,807.73 is: 25,956.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,952.76 : 45,478.07 = 18,807.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,952.76/45,478.07 = 18,807.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,952.76x = 45,478.07 × 18,807.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,952.76x = 855,339,167.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,339,167.44/32,952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,956.53

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