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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,905.04, 45,408.88 and 18,001.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,905.04, 45,408.88 and 18,001.04 is: 24,841.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,905.04 : 45,408.88 = 18,001.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,905.04/45,408.88 = 18,001.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,905.04x = 45,408.88 × 18,001.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,905.04x = 817,407,065.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,407,065.24/32,905.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,841.39

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