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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,979.75, 45,512.06 and 18,075.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,979.75, 45,512.06 and 18,075.75 is: 24,944.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,979.75 : 45,512.06 = 18,075.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,979.75/45,512.06 = 18,075.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,979.75x = 45,512.06 × 18,075.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,979.75x = 822,664,528.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,664,528.17/32,979.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,944.54

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