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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,964.24, 45,479.88 and 18,814.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,964.24, 45,479.88 and 18,814.32 is: 25,957.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,964.24 : 45,479.88 = 18,814.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,964.24/45,479.88 = 18,814.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,964.24x = 45,479.88 × 18,814.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,964.24x = 855,673,015.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,673,015.88/32,964.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,957.61

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