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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,963.44, 45,490.68 and 18,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,963.44, 45,490.68 and 18,059.44 is: 24,922.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,963.44 : 45,490.68 = 18,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,963.44/45,490.68 = 18,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,963.44x = 45,490.68 × 18,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,963.44x = 821,536,206.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,536,206.02/32,963.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,922.65

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