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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,961.19, 45,494.58 and 18,822.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,961.19, 45,494.58 and 18,822.24 is: 25,979.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,961.19 : 45,494.58 = 18,822.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,961.19/45,494.58 = 18,822.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,961.19x = 45,494.58 × 18,822.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,961.19x = 856,309,903.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,309,903.46/32,961.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,979.34

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