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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.19, 45,534.18 and 18,655.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.19, 45,534.18 and 18,655.80 is: 25,744.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.19 : 45,534.18 = 18,655.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.19/45,534.18 = 18,655.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.19x = 45,534.18 × 18,655.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.19x = 849,476,555.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,476,555.24/32,996.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,744.69

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