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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.70, 45,535.41 and 18,849.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.70, 45,535.41 and 18,849.24 is: 26,011.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.70 : 45,535.41 = 18,849.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.70/45,535.41 = 18,849.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.70x = 45,535.41 × 18,849.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.70x = 858,307,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,307,871.59/32,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,011.93

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