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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.56, 45,535.44 and 18,849.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.56, 45,535.44 and 18,849.04 is: 26,011.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.56 : 45,535.44 = 18,849.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.56/45,535.44 = 18,849.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.56x = 45,535.44 × 18,849.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.56x = 858,299,329.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,299,329.98/32,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,011.78

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