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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,993.50, 45,531.04 and 18,089.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,993.50, 45,531.04 and 18,089.50 is: 24,963.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,993.50 : 45,531.04 = 18,089.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,993.50/45,531.04 = 18,089.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,993.50x = 45,531.04 × 18,089.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,993.50x = 823,633,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,633,748.08/32,993.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,963.52

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