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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,993.49, 45,533.43 and 18,846.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,993.49, 45,533.43 and 18,846.03 is: 26,008.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,993.49 : 45,533.43 = 18,846.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,993.49/45,533.43 = 18,846.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,993.49x = 45,533.43 × 18,846.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,993.49x = 858,124,387.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,124,387.78/32,993.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,008.90

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