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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,988.46, 45,530.17 and 18,841.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,988.46, 45,530.17 and 18,841.30 is: 26,004.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,988.46 : 45,530.17 = 18,841.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,988.46/45,530.17 = 18,841.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,988.46x = 45,530.17 × 18,841.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,988.46x = 857,847,497.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,847,497.81/32,988.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,004.48

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