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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,906.25, 45,410.63 and 18,002.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,906.25, 45,410.63 and 18,002.25 is: 24,843.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,906.25 : 45,410.63 = 18,002.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,906.25/45,410.63 = 18,002.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,906.25x = 45,410.63 × 18,002.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,906.25x = 817,493,423.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,493,423.91/32,906.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,843.11

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