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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,908.02, 45,414.11 and 18,004.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,908.02, 45,414.11 and 18,004.02 is: 24,846.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,908.02 : 45,414.11 = 18,004.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,908.02/45,414.11 = 18,004.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,908.02x = 45,414.11 × 18,004.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,908.02x = 817,636,544.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,636,544.72/32,908.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,846.12

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