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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,986.14, 45,528.80 and 18,847.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,986.14, 45,528.80 and 18,847.19 is: 26,013.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,986.14 : 45,528.80 = 18,847.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,986.14/45,528.80 = 18,847.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,986.14x = 45,528.80 × 18,847.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,986.14x = 858,089,622.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,089,622.19/32,986.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,013.64

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