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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,968.96, 45,495.68 and 18,064.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,968.96, 45,495.68 and 18,064.64 is: 24,928.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,968.96 : 45,495.68 = 18,064.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,968.96/45,495.68 = 18,064.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,968.96x = 45,495.68 × 18,064.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,968.96x = 821,863,080.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,863,080.76/32,968.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,928.39

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