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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,914.04, 45,421.30 and 18,010.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,914.04, 45,421.30 and 18,010.04 is: 24,853.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,914.04 : 45,421.30 = 18,010.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,914.04/45,421.30 = 18,010.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,914.04x = 45,421.30 × 18,010.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,914.04x = 818,039,429.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,039,429.85/32,914.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,853.81

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