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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,971.74, 45,501.03 and 18,067.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,971.74, 45,501.03 and 18,067.74 is: 24,933.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,971.74 : 45,501.03 = 18,067.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,971.74/45,501.03 = 18,067.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,971.74x = 45,501.03 × 18,067.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,971.74x = 822,100,779.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,100,779.77/32,971.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,933.50

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