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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,988.08, 45,529.65 and 18,840.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,988.08, 45,529.65 and 18,840.93 is: 26,003.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,988.08 : 45,529.65 = 18,840.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,988.08/45,529.65 = 18,840.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,988.08x = 45,529.65 × 18,840.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,988.08x = 857,820,626.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,820,626.72/32,988.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,003.96

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