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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,937, 45,453.06 and 18,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,937, 45,453.06 and 18,033 is: 24,885.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,937 : 45,453.06 = 18,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,937/45,453.06 = 18,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,937x = 45,453.06 × 18,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,937x = 819,655,030.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,655,030.98/32,937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,885.54

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