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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,876.26, 45,366.96 and 18,536.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,876.26, 45,366.96 and 18,536.60 is: 25,579.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,876.26 : 45,366.96 = 18,536.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,876.26/45,366.96 = 18,536.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,876.26x = 45,366.96 × 18,536.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,876.26x = 840,949,190.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,949,190.74/32,876.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,579.22

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