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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.12, 45,537.05 and 18,848.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.12, 45,537.05 and 18,848.66 is: 26,012.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.12 : 45,537.05 = 18,848.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.12/45,537.05 = 18,848.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.12x = 45,537.05 × 18,848.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.12x = 858,312,192.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,312,192.29/32,996.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,012.52

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