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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,992.28, 45,531.90 and 18,849.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,992.28, 45,531.90 and 18,849.56 is: 26,013.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,992.28 : 45,531.90 = 18,849.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,992.28/45,531.90 = 18,849.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,992.28x = 45,531.90 × 18,849.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,992.28x = 858,256,280.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,256,280.96/32,992.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,013.85

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