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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,965.84, 45,492.87 and 18,061.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,965.84, 45,492.87 and 18,061.84 is: 24,925.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,965.84 : 45,492.87 = 18,061.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,965.84/45,492.87 = 18,061.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,965.84x = 45,492.87 × 18,061.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,965.84x = 821,684,939.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,684,939.08/32,965.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,925.35

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