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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,932.50, 45,446.85 and 18,028.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,932.50, 45,446.85 and 18,028.50 is: 24,879.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,932.50 : 45,446.85 = 18,028.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,932.50/45,446.85 = 18,028.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,932.50x = 45,446.85 × 18,028.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,932.50x = 819,338,535.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,338,535.23/32,932.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,879.33

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