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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,960.19, 45,493.20 and 18,821.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,960.19, 45,493.20 and 18,821.24 is: 25,977.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,960.19 : 45,493.20 = 18,821.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,960.19/45,493.20 = 18,821.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,960.19x = 45,493.20 × 18,821.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,960.19x = 856,238,208.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,238,208.10/32,960.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,977.95

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