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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,924.06, 45,435.21 and 18,020.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,924.06, 45,435.21 and 18,020.06 is: 24,867.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,924.06 : 45,435.21 = 18,020.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,924.06/45,435.21 = 18,020.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,924.06x = 45,435.21 × 18,020.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,924.06x = 818,745,256.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,745,256.33/32,924.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,867.69

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