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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,908.04, 45,413.02 and 18,004.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,908.04, 45,413.02 and 18,004.04 is: 24,845.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,908.04 : 45,413.02 = 18,004.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,908.04/45,413.02 = 18,004.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,908.04x = 45,413.02 × 18,004.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,908.04x = 817,617,828.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,617,828.60/32,908.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,845.53

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