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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,997.84, 45,537.91 and 18,659.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,997.84, 45,537.91 and 18,659.81 is: 25,751.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,997.84 : 45,537.91 = 18,659.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,997.84/45,537.91 = 18,659.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,997.84x = 45,537.91 × 18,659.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,997.84x = 849,728,765.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,728,765.20/32,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,751.05

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