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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,953.23, 45,476.24 and 18,807.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,953.23, 45,476.24 and 18,807.39 is: 25,954.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,953.23 : 45,476.24 = 18,807.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,953.23/45,476.24 = 18,807.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,953.23x = 45,476.24 × 18,807.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,953.23x = 855,289,287.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,289,287.38/32,953.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,954.64

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