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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,953.52, 45,479.10 and 18,808.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,953.52, 45,479.10 and 18,808.48 is: 25,957.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,953.52 : 45,479.10 = 18,808.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,953.52/45,479.10 = 18,808.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,953.52x = 45,479.10 × 18,808.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,953.52x = 855,392,742.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,392,742.77/32,953.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,957.55

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