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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,974.08, 45,502.62 and 18,634.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,974.08, 45,502.62 and 18,634.20 is: 25,714.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,974.08 : 45,502.62 = 18,634.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,974.08/45,502.62 = 18,634.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,974.08x = 45,502.62 × 18,634.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,974.08x = 847,904,921.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,904,921.60/32,974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,714.29

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