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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,727.92, 45,164.22 and 18,191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,727.92, 45,164.22 and 18,191.72 is: 25,104.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,727.92 : 45,164.22 = 18,191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,727.92/45,164.22 = 18,191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,727.92x = 45,164.22 × 18,191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,727.92x = 821,615,134.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,615,134.77/32,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,104.41

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