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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,971.26, 45,503.60 and 18,826.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,971.26, 45,503.60 and 18,826.23 is: 25,982.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,971.26 : 45,503.60 = 18,826.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,971.26/45,503.60 = 18,826.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,971.26x = 45,503.60 × 18,826.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,971.26x = 856,661,145.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,661,145.30/32,971.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,982.06

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