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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,926.05, 45,437.64 and 17,818.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,926.05, 45,437.64 and 17,818.38 is: 24,589.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,926.05 : 45,437.64 = 17,818.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,926.05/45,437.64 = 17,818.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,926.05x = 45,437.64 × 17,818.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,926.05x = 809,625,135.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,625,135.82/32,926.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,589.20

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