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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,978.64, 45,509.96 and 18,074.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,978.64, 45,509.96 and 18,074.32 is: 24,942.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,978.64 : 45,509.96 = 18,074.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,978.64/45,509.96 = 18,074.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,978.64x = 45,509.96 × 18,074.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,978.64x = 822,561,580.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,561,580.23/32,978.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,942.25

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