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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,997.51, 45,539.87 and 18,852.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,997.51, 45,539.87 and 18,852.48 is: 26,018.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,997.51 : 45,539.87 = 18,852.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,997.51/45,539.87 = 18,852.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,997.51x = 45,539.87 × 18,852.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,997.51x = 858,539,394.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,539,394.12/32,997.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,018.31

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