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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,936.24, 45,447.74 and 18,788.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,936.24, 45,447.74 and 18,788.24 is: 25,925.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,936.24 : 45,447.74 = 18,788.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,936.24/45,447.74 = 18,788.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,936.24x = 45,447.74 × 18,788.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,936.24x = 853,883,046.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,883,046.58/32,936.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,925.33

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