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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.34, 45,478.38 and 18,051.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.34, 45,478.38 and 18,051.34 is: 24,910.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.34 : 45,478.38 = 18,051.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.34/45,478.38 = 18,051.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.34x = 45,478.38 × 18,051.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.34x = 820,945,700.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,945,700.03/32,955.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,910.86

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