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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,917.14, 45,424.53 and 18,774.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,917.14, 45,424.53 and 18,774.54 is: 25,908.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,917.14 : 45,424.53 = 18,774.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,917.14/45,424.53 = 18,774.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,917.14x = 45,424.53 × 18,774.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,917.14x = 852,824,655.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,824,655.47/32,917.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,908.22

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