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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,924.47, 45,436.80 and 18,584.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,924.47, 45,436.80 and 18,584.50 is: 25,647.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,924.47 : 45,436.80 = 18,584.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,924.47/45,436.80 = 18,584.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,924.47x = 45,436.80 × 18,584.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,924.47x = 844,420,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,420,209.60/32,924.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,647.19

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