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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,964.72, 45,491.94 and 18,060.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,964.72, 45,491.94 and 18,060.72 is: 24,924.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,964.72 : 45,491.94 = 18,060.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,964.72/45,491.94 = 18,060.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,964.72x = 45,491.94 × 18,060.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,964.72x = 821,617,190.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,617,190.60/32,964.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,924.14

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