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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,631.71, 45,028.94 and 18,096.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,631.71, 45,028.94 and 18,096.30 is: 24,971.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,631.71 : 45,028.94 = 18,096.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,631.71/45,028.94 = 18,096.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,631.71x = 45,028.94 × 18,096.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,631.71x = 814,857,116.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,857,116.44/32,631.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,971.33

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