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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,989.94, 45,526.62 and 18,842.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,989.94, 45,526.62 and 18,842.81 is: 26,003.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,989.94 : 45,526.62 = 18,842.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,989.94/45,526.62 = 18,842.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,989.94x = 45,526.62 × 18,842.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,989.94x = 857,849,450.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,849,450.60/32,989.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,003.36

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