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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,764.96, 45,211.68 and 18,613.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,764.96, 45,211.68 and 18,613.84 is: 25,684.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,764.96 : 45,211.68 = 18,613.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,764.96/45,211.68 = 18,613.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,764.96x = 45,211.68 × 18,613.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,764.96x = 841,562,977.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,562,977.65/32,764.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,684.85

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