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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,997.70, 45,536.79 and 18,850.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,997.70, 45,536.79 and 18,850.24 is: 26,013.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,997.70 : 45,536.79 = 18,850.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,997.70/45,536.79 = 18,850.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,997.70x = 45,536.79 × 18,850.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,997.70x = 858,379,420.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,379,420.33/32,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,013.31

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