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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,988.39, 45,530.07 and 18,841.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,988.39, 45,530.07 and 18,841.23 is: 26,004.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,988.39 : 45,530.07 = 18,841.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,988.39/45,530.07 = 18,841.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,988.39x = 45,530.07 × 18,841.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,988.39x = 857,842,520.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,842,520.79/32,988.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,004.38

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