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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,998.28, 45,538.53 and 18,660.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,998.28, 45,538.53 and 18,660.26 is: 25,751.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,998.28 : 45,538.53 = 18,660.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,998.28/45,538.53 = 18,660.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,998.28x = 45,538.53 × 18,660.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,998.28x = 849,760,842.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,760,842.13/32,998.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,751.67

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