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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,974.18, 45,504.21 and 18,070.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,974.18, 45,504.21 and 18,070.18 is: 24,936.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,974.18 : 45,504.21 = 18,070.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,974.18/45,504.21 = 18,070.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,974.18x = 45,504.21 × 18,070.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,974.18x = 822,269,265.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,269,265.46/32,974.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,936.76

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