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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,997.48, 45,535.14 and 18,092.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,997.48, 45,535.14 and 18,092.52 is: 24,966.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,997.48 : 45,535.14 = 18,092.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,997.48/45,535.14 = 18,092.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,997.48x = 45,535.14 × 18,092.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,997.48x = 823,845,431.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,845,431.15/32,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,966.92

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