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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,914.26, 45,421.68 and 18,010.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,914.26, 45,421.68 and 18,010.26 is: 24,854.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,914.26 : 45,421.68 = 18,010.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,914.26/45,421.68 = 18,010.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,914.26x = 45,421.68 × 18,010.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,914.26x = 818,056,266.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,056,266.44/32,914.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,854.16

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