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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,925.48, 45,437.22 and 18,021.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,925.48, 45,437.22 and 18,021.48 is: 24,869.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,925.48 : 45,437.22 = 18,021.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,925.48/45,437.22 = 18,021.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,925.48x = 45,437.22 × 18,021.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,925.48x = 818,845,951.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,845,951.49/32,925.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,869.67

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