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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.96, 45,466.56 and 18,801.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.96, 45,466.56 and 18,801.30 is: 25,938.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.96 : 45,466.56 = 18,801.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.96/45,466.56 = 18,801.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.96x = 45,466.56 × 18,801.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.96x = 854,830,434.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,830,434.53/32,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,938.57

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