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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,999.36, 45,539.16 and 18,095.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,999.36, 45,539.16 and 18,095.36 is: 24,971.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,999.36 : 45,539.16 = 18,095.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,999.36/45,539.16 = 18,095.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,999.36x = 45,539.16 × 18,095.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,999.36x = 824,047,494.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,047,494.30/32,999.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,971.62

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