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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,994.64, 45,540.96 and 18,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,994.64, 45,540.96 and 18,855.80 is: 26,025.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,994.64 : 45,540.96 = 18,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,994.64/45,540.96 = 18,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,994.64x = 45,540.96 × 18,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,994.64x = 858,711,233.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,711,233.57/32,994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,025.78

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