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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,967.24, 45,494.82 and 18,063.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,967.24, 45,494.82 and 18,063.24 is: 24,927.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,967.24 : 45,494.82 = 18,063.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,967.24/45,494.82 = 18,063.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,967.24x = 45,494.82 × 18,063.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,967.24x = 821,783,852.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,783,852.42/32,967.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,927.29

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