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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,958.24, 45,482.40 and 18,054.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,958.24, 45,482.40 and 18,054.24 is: 24,914.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,958.24 : 45,482.40 = 18,054.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,958.24/45,482.40 = 18,054.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,958.24x = 45,482.40 × 18,054.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,958.24x = 821,150,165.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,150,165.38/32,958.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,914.87

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