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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,908.26, 45,413.38 and 18,004.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,908.26, 45,413.38 and 18,004.26 is: 24,845.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,908.26 : 45,413.38 = 18,004.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,908.26/45,413.38 = 18,004.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,908.26x = 45,413.38 × 18,004.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,908.26x = 817,634,301.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,634,301.00/32,908.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,845.87

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