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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,990.49, 45,529.29 and 18,843.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,990.49, 45,529.29 and 18,843.03 is: 26,004.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,990.49 : 45,529.29 = 18,843.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,990.49/45,529.29 = 18,843.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,990.49x = 45,529.29 × 18,843.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,990.49x = 857,909,777.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,909,777.35/32,990.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,004.76

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