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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,958, 45,483.16 and 18,054.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,958, 45,483.16 and 18,054.96 is: 24,916.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,958 : 45,483.16 = 18,054.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,958/45,483.16 = 18,054.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,958x = 45,483.16 × 18,054.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,958x = 821,196,634.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,196,634.47/32,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,916.46

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