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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,986.84, 45,523.26 and 18,840.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,986.84, 45,523.26 and 18,840.76 is: 26,001.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,986.84 : 45,523.26 = 18,840.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,986.84/45,523.26 = 18,840.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,986.84x = 45,523.26 × 18,840.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,986.84x = 857,692,816.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,692,816.08/32,986.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,001.06

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