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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,916.28, 45,424.44 and 18,012.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,916.28, 45,424.44 and 18,012.28 is: 24,856.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,916.28 : 45,424.44 = 18,012.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,916.28/45,424.44 = 18,012.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,916.28x = 45,424.44 × 18,012.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,916.28x = 818,197,732.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,197,732.12/32,916.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,856.93

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