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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,986.13, 45,522.48 and 18,082.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,986.13, 45,522.48 and 18,082.13 is: 24,954.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,986.13 : 45,522.48 = 18,082.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,986.13/45,522.48 = 18,082.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,986.13x = 45,522.48 × 18,082.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,986.13x = 823,143,173.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,143,173.67/32,986.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,954.22

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