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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,953.46, 45,475.35 and 18,806.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,953.46, 45,475.35 and 18,806.54 is: 25,952.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,953.46 : 45,475.35 = 18,806.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,953.46/45,475.35 = 18,806.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,953.46x = 45,475.35 × 18,806.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,953.46x = 855,233,988.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,233,988.79/32,953.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,952.78

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