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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,766.77, 45,213.57 and 18,424.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,766.77, 45,213.57 and 18,424.61 is: 25,423.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,766.77 : 45,213.57 = 18,424.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,766.77/45,213.57 = 18,424.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,766.77x = 45,213.57 × 18,424.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,766.77x = 833,042,393.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,042,393.96/32,766.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,423.39

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