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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,915.25, 45,423.08 and 18,011.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,915.25, 45,423.08 and 18,011.25 is: 24,855.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,915.25 : 45,423.08 = 18,011.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,915.25/45,423.08 = 18,011.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,915.25x = 45,423.08 × 18,011.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,915.25x = 818,126,449.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,126,449.65/32,915.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,855.54

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