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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,977.75, 45,509.30 and 18,073.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,977.75, 45,509.30 and 18,073.75 is: 24,941.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,977.75 : 45,509.30 = 18,073.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,977.75/45,509.30 = 18,073.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,977.75x = 45,509.30 × 18,073.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,977.75x = 822,523,710.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,523,710.88/32,977.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,941.78

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