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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,761.44, 45,214.55 and 18,227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,761.44, 45,214.55 and 18,227.07 is: 25,155.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,761.44 : 45,214.55 = 18,227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,761.44/45,214.55 = 18,227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,761.44x = 45,214.55 × 18,227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,761.44x = 824,128,767.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,128,767.87/32,761.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,155.45

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