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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,980.52, 45,521.38 and 18,841.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,980.52, 45,521.38 and 18,841.56 is: 26,006.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,980.52 : 45,521.38 = 18,841.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,980.52/45,521.38 = 18,841.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,980.52x = 45,521.38 × 18,841.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,980.52x = 857,693,812.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,693,812.55/32,980.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.07

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