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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,956.26, 45,482.92 and 18,811.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,956.26, 45,482.92 and 18,811.24 is: 25,961.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,956.26 : 45,482.92 = 18,811.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,956.26/45,482.92 = 18,811.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,956.26x = 45,482.92 × 18,811.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,956.26x = 855,590,124.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,590,124.02/32,956.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,961.38

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