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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,994.60, 45,521.84 and 18,653.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,994.60, 45,521.84 and 18,653.04 is: 25,735.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,994.60 : 45,521.84 = 18,653.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,994.60/45,521.84 = 18,653.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,994.60x = 45,521.84 × 18,653.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,994.60x = 849,120,702.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,120,702.39/32,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,735.15

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