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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,993.85, 45,534.11 and 18,851.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,993.85, 45,534.11 and 18,851.25 is: 26,016.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,993.85 : 45,534.11 = 18,851.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,993.85/45,534.11 = 18,851.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,993.85x = 45,534.11 × 18,851.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,993.85x = 858,374,796.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,374,796.88/32,993.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,016.21

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