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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,959.24, 45,483.78 and 18,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,959.24, 45,483.78 and 18,055.24 is: 24,916.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,959.24 : 45,483.78 = 18,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,959.24/45,483.78 = 18,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,959.24x = 45,483.78 × 18,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,959.24x = 821,220,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,220,564.01/32,959.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,916.25

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