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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,992.13, 45,530.76 and 18,088.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,992.13, 45,530.76 and 18,088.13 is: 24,962.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,992.13 : 45,530.76 = 18,088.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,992.13/45,530.76 = 18,088.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,992.13x = 45,530.76 × 18,088.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,992.13x = 823,566,305.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,566,305.88/32,992.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,962.51

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