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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.48, 45,533.76 and 18,091.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.48, 45,533.76 and 18,091.52 is: 24,965.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.48 : 45,533.76 = 18,091.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.48/45,533.76 = 18,091.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.48x = 45,533.76 × 18,091.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.48x = 823,774,929.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,774,929.72/32,996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,965.54

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