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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,953.68, 45,475.80 and 18,049.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,953.68, 45,475.80 and 18,049.68 is: 24,908.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,953.68 : 45,475.80 = 18,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,953.68/45,475.80 = 18,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,953.68x = 45,475.80 × 18,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,953.68x = 820,823,637.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,823,637.74/32,953.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,908.41

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