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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,940.24, 45,453.26 and 18,792.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,940.24, 45,453.26 and 18,792.24 is: 25,930.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,940.24 : 45,453.26 = 18,792.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,940.24/45,453.26 = 18,792.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,940.24x = 45,453.26 × 18,792.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,940.24x = 854,168,570.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,168,570.70/32,940.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,930.85

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