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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,997.12, 45,538.43 and 18,849.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,997.12, 45,538.43 and 18,849.66 is: 26,013.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,997.12 : 45,538.43 = 18,849.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,997.12/45,538.43 = 18,849.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,997.12x = 45,538.43 × 18,849.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,997.12x = 858,383,922.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,383,922.43/32,997.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,013.90

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