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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,954.96, 45,477.42 and 18,808.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,954.96, 45,477.42 and 18,808.04 is: 25,954.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,954.96 : 45,477.42 = 18,808.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,954.96/45,477.42 = 18,808.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,954.96x = 45,477.42 × 18,808.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,954.96x = 855,341,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,341,134.46/32,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,954.85

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