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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,952.96, 45,474.66 and 18,806.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,952.96, 45,474.66 and 18,806.04 is: 25,952.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,952.96 : 45,474.66 = 18,806.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,952.96/45,474.66 = 18,806.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,952.96x = 45,474.66 × 18,806.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,952.96x = 855,198,274.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,198,274.95/32,952.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,952.09

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