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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,907.02, 45,412.73 and 18,003.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,907.02, 45,412.73 and 18,003.02 is: 24,844.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,907.02 : 45,412.73 = 18,003.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,907.02/45,412.73 = 18,003.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,907.02x = 45,412.73 × 18,003.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,907.02x = 817,566,286.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,566,286.44/32,907.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,844.74

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