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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,960.34, 45,485.28 and 18,056.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,960.34, 45,485.28 and 18,056.34 is: 24,917.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,960.34 : 45,485.28 = 18,056.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,960.34/45,485.28 = 18,056.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,960.34x = 45,485.28 × 18,056.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,960.34x = 821,297,680.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,297,680.68/32,960.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,917.76

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