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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,998.38, 45,537.96 and 18,859.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,998.38, 45,537.96 and 18,859.42 is: 26,026.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,998.38 : 45,537.96 = 18,859.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,998.38/45,537.96 = 18,859.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,998.38x = 45,537.96 × 18,859.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,998.38x = 858,819,513.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,819,513.58/32,998.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,026.11

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