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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.04, 45,532.17 and 18,848.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.04, 45,532.17 and 18,848.58 is: 26,009.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.04 : 45,532.17 = 18,848.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.04/45,532.17 = 18,848.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.04x = 45,532.17 × 18,848.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.04x = 858,216,748.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,216,748.82/32,996.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,009.69

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