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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,954.50, 45,477.37 and 18,050.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,954.50, 45,477.37 and 18,050.50 is: 24,909.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,954.50 : 45,477.37 = 18,050.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,954.50/45,477.37 = 18,050.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,954.50x = 45,477.37 × 18,050.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,954.50x = 820,889,267.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,889,267.19/32,954.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,909.78

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