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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,931.06, 45,444.87 and 18,027.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,931.06, 45,444.87 and 18,027.06 is: 24,877.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,931.06 : 45,444.87 = 18,027.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,931.06/45,444.87 = 18,027.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,931.06x = 45,444.87 × 18,027.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,931.06x = 819,237,398.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,237,398.18/32,931.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,877.35

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