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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,992.92, 45,524.52 and 18,653.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,992.92, 45,524.52 and 18,653.40 is: 25,738.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,992.92 : 45,524.52 = 18,653.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,992.92/45,524.52 = 18,653.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,992.92x = 45,524.52 × 18,653.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,992.92x = 849,187,081.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,187,081.37/32,992.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,738.46

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