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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,961.24, 45,486.54 and 18,057.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,961.24, 45,486.54 and 18,057.24 is: 24,919.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,961.24 : 45,486.54 = 18,057.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,961.24/45,486.54 = 18,057.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,961.24x = 45,486.54 × 18,057.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,961.24x = 821,361,369.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,361,369.55/32,961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,919.01

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