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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,943.24, 45,457.40 and 18,795.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,943.24, 45,457.40 and 18,795.24 is: 25,934.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,943.24 : 45,457.40 = 18,795.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,943.24/45,457.40 = 18,795.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,943.24x = 45,457.40 × 18,795.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,943.24x = 854,382,742.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,382,742.78/32,943.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,934.99

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