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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,926.48, 45,438.60 and 18,022.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,926.48, 45,438.60 and 18,022.48 is: 24,871.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,926.48 : 45,438.60 = 18,022.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,926.48/45,438.60 = 18,022.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,926.48x = 45,438.60 × 18,022.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,926.48x = 818,916,259.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,916,259.73/32,926.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,871.05

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