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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,909.02, 45,415.49 and 18,005.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,909.02, 45,415.49 and 18,005.02 is: 24,847.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,909.02 : 45,415.49 = 18,005.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,909.02/45,415.49 = 18,005.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,909.02x = 45,415.49 × 18,005.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,909.02x = 817,706,805.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,706,805.76/32,909.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,847.50

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