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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,998.70, 45,538.16 and 18,851.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,998.70, 45,538.16 and 18,851.24 is: 26,014.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,998.70 : 45,538.16 = 18,851.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,998.70/45,538.16 = 18,851.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,998.70x = 45,538.16 × 18,851.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,998.70x = 858,450,783.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,450,783.32/32,998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,014.68

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