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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,933, 45,447.54 and 18,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,933, 45,447.54 and 18,029 is: 24,880.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,933 : 45,447.54 = 18,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,933/45,447.54 = 18,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,933x = 45,447.54 × 18,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,933x = 819,373,698.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,373,698.66/32,933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,880.02

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