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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,989.76, 45,528.74 and 18,088.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,989.76, 45,528.74 and 18,088.64 is: 24,963.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,989.76 : 45,528.74 = 18,088.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,989.76/45,528.74 = 18,088.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,989.76x = 45,528.74 × 18,088.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,989.76x = 823,552,987.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,552,987.51/32,989.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,963.90

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