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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,953.07, 45,478.91 and 18,808.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,953.07, 45,478.91 and 18,808.31 is: 25,957.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,953.07 : 45,478.91 = 18,808.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,953.07/45,478.91 = 18,808.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,953.07x = 45,478.91 × 18,808.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,953.07x = 855,381,257.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,381,257.37/32,953.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,957.56

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