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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,991.34, 45,534.14 and 18,844.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,991.34, 45,534.14 and 18,844.18 is: 26,008.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,991.34 : 45,534.14 = 18,844.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,991.34/45,534.14 = 18,844.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,991.34x = 45,534.14 × 18,844.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,991.34x = 858,053,530.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,053,530.31/32,991.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,008.45

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