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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,914.75, 45,422.37 and 18,010.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,914.75, 45,422.37 and 18,010.75 is: 24,854.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,914.75 : 45,422.37 = 18,010.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,914.75/45,422.37 = 18,010.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,914.75x = 45,422.37 × 18,010.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,914.75x = 818,090,950.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,090,950.48/32,914.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,854.84

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