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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,972.74, 45,502.41 and 18,068.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,972.74, 45,502.41 and 18,068.74 is: 24,934.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,972.74 : 45,502.41 = 18,068.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,972.74/45,502.41 = 18,068.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,972.74x = 45,502.41 × 18,068.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,972.74x = 822,171,215.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,171,215.66/32,972.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,934.88

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