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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,917.76, 45,427.52 and 18,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,917.76, 45,427.52 and 18,014.08 is: 24,859.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,917.76 : 45,427.52 = 18,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,917.76/45,427.52 = 18,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,917.76x = 45,427.52 × 18,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,917.76x = 818,334,979.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,334,979.48/32,917.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,859.98

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