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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,763.27, 45,208.74 and 18,421.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,763.27, 45,208.74 and 18,421.11 is: 25,418.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,763.27 : 45,208.74 = 18,421.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,763.27/45,208.74 = 18,421.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,763.27x = 45,208.74 × 18,421.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,763.27x = 832,795,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,795,172.50/32,763.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,418.56

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