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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,999.98, 45,539.69 and 18,662.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,999.98, 45,539.69 and 18,662.63 is: 25,754.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,999.98 : 45,539.69 = 18,662.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,999.98/45,539.69 = 18,662.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,999.98x = 45,539.69 × 18,662.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,999.98x = 849,890,203.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,890,203.74/32,999.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,754.27

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