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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,994.62, 45,534.98 and 18,847.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,994.62, 45,534.98 and 18,847.16 is: 26,010.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,994.62 : 45,534.98 = 18,847.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,994.62/45,534.98 = 18,847.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,994.62x = 45,534.98 × 18,847.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,994.62x = 858,204,873.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,204,873.10/32,994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,010.45

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