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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.71, 45,482.13 and 18,810.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.71, 45,482.13 and 18,810.68 is: 25,960.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.71 : 45,482.13 = 18,810.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.71/45,482.13 = 18,810.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.71x = 45,482.13 × 18,810.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.71x = 855,549,565.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,549,565.74/32,955.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,960.59

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