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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,968.24, 45,496.20 and 18,064.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,968.24, 45,496.20 and 18,064.24 is: 24,928.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,968.24 : 45,496.20 = 18,064.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,968.24/45,496.20 = 18,064.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,968.24x = 45,496.20 × 18,064.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,968.24x = 821,854,275.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,854,275.89/32,968.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,928.67

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