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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,954.68, 45,477.18 and 18,050.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,954.68, 45,477.18 and 18,050.68 is: 24,909.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,954.68 : 45,477.18 = 18,050.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,954.68/45,477.18 = 18,050.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,954.68x = 45,477.18 × 18,050.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,954.68x = 820,894,023.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,894,023.48/32,954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,909.79

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