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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,968, 45,495.84 and 18,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,968, 45,495.84 and 18,063.68 is: 24,927.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,968 : 45,495.84 = 18,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,968/45,495.84 = 18,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,968x = 45,495.84 × 18,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,968x = 821,822,295.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,822,295.09/32,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,927.88

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