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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,954.71, 45,464.83 and 18,800.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,954.71, 45,464.83 and 18,800.05 is: 25,936.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,954.71 : 45,464.83 = 18,800.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,954.71/45,464.83 = 18,800.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,954.71x = 45,464.83 × 18,800.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,954.71x = 854,741,077.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,741,077.24/32,954.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,936.84

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