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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,905.50, 45,410.68 and 18,001.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,905.50, 45,410.68 and 18,001.50 is: 24,842.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,905.50 : 45,410.68 = 18,001.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,905.50/45,410.68 = 18,001.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,905.50x = 45,410.68 × 18,001.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,905.50x = 817,460,356.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,460,356.02/32,905.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,842.67

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