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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,696.06, 45,119.90 and 18,356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,696.06, 45,119.90 and 18,356.24 is: 25,331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,696.06 : 45,119.90 = 18,356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,696.06/45,119.90 = 18,356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,696.06x = 45,119.90 × 18,356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,696.06x = 828,231,713.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,231,713.18/32,696.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,331.24

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