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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,988.18, 45,529.78 and 18,841.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,988.18, 45,529.78 and 18,841.02 is: 26,004.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,988.18 : 45,529.78 = 18,841.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,988.18/45,529.78 = 18,841.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,988.18x = 45,529.78 × 18,841.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,988.18x = 857,827,448.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,827,448.47/32,988.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,004.09

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