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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,984.08, 45,516.36 and 18,080.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,984.08, 45,516.36 and 18,080.08 is: 24,949.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,984.08 : 45,516.36 = 18,080.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,984.08/45,516.36 = 18,080.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,984.08x = 45,516.36 × 18,080.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,984.08x = 822,939,430.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,939,430.11/32,984.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,949.59

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