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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,936.26, 45,452.02 and 18,032.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,936.26, 45,452.02 and 18,032.26 is: 24,884.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,936.26 : 45,452.02 = 18,032.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,936.26/45,452.02 = 18,032.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,936.26x = 45,452.02 × 18,032.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,936.26x = 819,602,642.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,602,642.17/32,936.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,884.51

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