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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,961.44, 45,487.92 and 18,057.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,961.44, 45,487.92 and 18,057.44 is: 24,919.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,961.44 : 45,487.92 = 18,057.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,961.44/45,487.92 = 18,057.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,961.44x = 45,487.92 × 18,057.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,961.44x = 821,395,386.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,395,386.12/32,961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,919.89

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