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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,988.13, 45,525.24 and 18,084.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,988.13, 45,525.24 and 18,084.13 is: 24,956.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,988.13 : 45,525.24 = 18,084.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,988.13/45,525.24 = 18,084.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,988.13x = 45,525.24 × 18,084.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,988.13x = 823,284,358.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,284,358.44/32,988.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,956.99

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