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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.12, 45,523.94 and 18,654.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.12, 45,523.94 and 18,654.56 is: 25,737.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.12 : 45,523.94 = 18,654.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.12/45,523.94 = 18,654.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.12x = 45,523.94 × 18,654.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.12x = 849,228,749.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,228,749.27/32,996.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,737.23

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