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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,953.69, 45,479.78 and 18,808.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,953.69, 45,479.78 and 18,808.93 is: 25,958.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,953.69 : 45,479.78 = 18,808.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,953.69/45,479.78 = 18,808.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,953.69x = 45,479.78 × 18,808.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,953.69x = 855,425,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,425,998.44/32,953.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,958.43

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