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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,998.36, 45,537.78 and 18,094.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,998.36, 45,537.78 and 18,094.36 is: 24,970.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,998.36 : 45,537.78 = 18,094.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,998.36/45,537.78 = 18,094.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,998.36x = 45,537.78 × 18,094.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,998.36x = 823,976,984.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,976,984.92/32,998.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,970.24

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