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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,964.24, 45,490.68 and 18,060.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,964.24, 45,490.68 and 18,060.24 is: 24,923.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,964.24 : 45,490.68 = 18,060.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,964.24/45,490.68 = 18,060.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,964.24x = 45,490.68 × 18,060.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,964.24x = 821,572,598.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,572,598.56/32,964.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,923.15

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