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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,924.50, 45,436.13 and 18,020.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,924.50, 45,436.13 and 18,020.82 is: 24,868.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,924.50 : 45,436.13 = 18,020.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,924.50/45,436.13 = 18,020.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,924.50x = 45,436.13 × 18,020.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,924.50x = 818,796,320.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,796,320.23/32,924.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,868.91

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