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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,626.24, 45,027.36 and 18,288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,626.24, 45,027.36 and 18,288.52 is: 25,239.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,626.24 : 45,027.36 = 18,288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,626.24/45,027.36 = 18,288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,626.24x = 45,027.36 × 18,288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,626.24x = 823,483,661.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,483,661.34/32,626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,239.92

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