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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,954.96, 45,473.46 and 18,614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,954.96, 45,473.46 and 18,614.72 is: 25,685.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,954.96 : 45,473.46 = 18,614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,954.96/45,473.46 = 18,614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,954.96x = 45,473.46 × 18,614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,954.96x = 846,475,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,475,725.33/32,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,685.84

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