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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,984.96, 45,521.46 and 18,639.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,984.96, 45,521.46 and 18,639.82 is: 25,724.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,984.96 : 45,521.46 = 18,639.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,984.96/45,521.46 = 18,639.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,984.96x = 45,521.46 × 18,639.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,984.96x = 848,511,820.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,511,820.54/32,984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,724.20

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