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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,984.26, 45,524.38 and 18,837.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,984.26, 45,524.38 and 18,837.11 is: 25,998.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,984.26 : 45,524.38 = 18,837.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,984.26/45,524.38 = 18,837.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,984.26x = 45,524.38 × 18,837.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,984.26x = 857,547,599.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,547,599.70/32,984.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,998.69

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