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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,959.41, 45,484.03 and 18,225.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,959.41, 45,484.03 and 18,225.39 is: 25,151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,959.41 : 45,484.03 = 18,225.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,959.41/45,484.03 = 18,225.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,959.41x = 45,484.03 × 18,225.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,959.41x = 828,964,185.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,964,185.52/32,959.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,151.06

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