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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,988.96, 45,530.86 and 18,841.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,988.96, 45,530.86 and 18,841.80 is: 26,005.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,988.96 : 45,530.86 = 18,841.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,988.96/45,530.86 = 18,841.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,988.96x = 45,530.86 × 18,841.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,988.96x = 857,883,263.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,883,263.74/32,988.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,005.17

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