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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,953.64, 45,479.27 and 18,808.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,953.64, 45,479.27 and 18,808.61 is: 25,957.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,953.64 : 45,479.27 = 18,808.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,953.64/45,479.27 = 18,808.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,953.64x = 45,479.27 × 18,808.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,953.64x = 855,401,672.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,401,672.14/32,953.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,957.73

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