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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,998.62, 45,540.50 and 18,851.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,998.62, 45,540.50 and 18,851.16 is: 26,015.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,998.62 : 45,540.50 = 18,851.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,998.62/45,540.50 = 18,851.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,998.62x = 45,540.50 × 18,851.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,998.62x = 858,491,251.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,491,251.98/32,998.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,015.97

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