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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,958.74, 45,483.09 and 18,054.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,958.74, 45,483.09 and 18,054.74 is: 24,915.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,958.74 : 45,483.09 = 18,054.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,958.74/45,483.09 = 18,054.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,958.74x = 45,483.09 × 18,054.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,958.74x = 821,185,364.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,185,364.35/32,958.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,915.56

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