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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,930.56, 45,444.48 and 18,784.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,930.56, 45,444.48 and 18,784.24 is: 25,922.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,930.56 : 45,444.48 = 18,784.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,930.56/45,444.48 = 18,784.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,930.56x = 45,444.48 × 18,784.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,930.56x = 853,640,019.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,640,019.00/32,930.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,922.43

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