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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.91, 45,471.30 and 18,616.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.91, 45,471.30 and 18,616.03 is: 25,685.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.91 : 45,471.30 = 18,616.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.91/45,471.30 = 18,616.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.91x = 45,471.30 × 18,616.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.91x = 846,495,084.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,495,084.94/32,955.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,685.68

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