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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.87, 45,524.96 and 18,655.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.87, 45,524.96 and 18,655.31 is: 25,738.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.87 : 45,524.96 = 18,655.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.87/45,524.96 = 18,655.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.87x = 45,524.96 × 18,655.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.87x = 849,281,920.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,281,920.64/32,996.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,738.26

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