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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,992.34, 45,535.52 and 18,845.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,992.34, 45,535.52 and 18,845.18 is: 26,009.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,992.34 : 45,535.52 = 18,845.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,992.34/45,535.52 = 18,845.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,992.34x = 45,535.52 × 18,845.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,992.34x = 858,125,070.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,125,070.79/32,992.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,009.83

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