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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,960.97, 45,486.77 and 18,056.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,960.97, 45,486.77 and 18,056.97 is: 24,918.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,960.97 : 45,486.77 = 18,056.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,960.97/45,486.77 = 18,056.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,960.97x = 45,486.77 × 18,056.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,960.97x = 821,353,151.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,353,151.00/32,960.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,918.96

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