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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,993.94, 45,532.14 and 18,846.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,993.94, 45,532.14 and 18,846.84 is: 26,008.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,993.94 : 45,532.14 = 18,846.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,993.94/45,532.14 = 18,846.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,993.94x = 45,532.14 × 18,846.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,993.94x = 858,136,957.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,136,957.44/32,993.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,008.93

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