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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,995.99, 45,536.88 and 18,848.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,995.99, 45,536.88 and 18,848.53 is: 26,012.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,995.99 : 45,536.88 = 18,848.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,995.99/45,536.88 = 18,848.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,995.99x = 45,536.88 × 18,848.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,995.99x = 858,303,248.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,303,248.79/32,995.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,012.35

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