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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,970.26, 45,502.22 and 18,825.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,970.26, 45,502.22 and 18,825.24 is: 25,980.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,970.26 : 45,502.22 = 18,825.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,970.26/45,502.22 = 18,825.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,970.26x = 45,502.22 × 18,825.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,970.26x = 856,590,212.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,590,212.03/32,970.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,980.69

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