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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,995.86, 45,526.39 and 18,655.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,995.86, 45,526.39 and 18,655.99 is: 25,740.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,995.86 : 45,526.39 = 18,655.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,995.86/45,526.39 = 18,655.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,995.86x = 45,526.39 × 18,655.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,995.86x = 849,339,876.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,339,876.58/32,995.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,740.80

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