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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,986.86, 45,524.82 and 18,844.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,986.86, 45,524.82 and 18,844.26 is: 26,006.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,986.86 : 45,524.82 = 18,844.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,986.86/45,524.82 = 18,844.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,986.86x = 45,524.82 × 18,844.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,986.86x = 857,881,544.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,881,544.53/32,986.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.77

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