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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,970.24, 45,498.96 and 18,066.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,970.24, 45,498.96 and 18,066.24 is: 24,931.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,970.24 : 45,498.96 = 18,066.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,970.24/45,498.96 = 18,066.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,970.24x = 45,498.96 × 18,066.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,970.24x = 821,995,131.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,995,131.11/32,970.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,931.43

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