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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.32, 45,481.61 and 18,810.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.32, 45,481.61 and 18,810.29 is: 25,960.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.32 : 45,481.61 = 18,810.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.32/45,481.61 = 18,810.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.32x = 45,481.61 × 18,810.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.32x = 855,522,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,522,434.50/32,955.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,960.07

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