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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,984.94, 45,519.72 and 18,837.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,984.94, 45,519.72 and 18,837.81 is: 25,996.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,984.94 : 45,519.72 = 18,837.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,984.94/45,519.72 = 18,837.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,984.94x = 45,519.72 × 18,837.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,984.94x = 857,491,836.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,491,836.61/32,984.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,996.46

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