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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,965.44, 45,492.48 and 18,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,965.44, 45,492.48 and 18,061.44 is: 24,924.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,965.44 : 45,492.48 = 18,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,965.44/45,492.48 = 18,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,965.44x = 45,492.48 × 18,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,965.44x = 821,659,697.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,659,697.97/32,965.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,924.88

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