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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,767.77, 45,214.95 and 18,425.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,767.77, 45,214.95 and 18,425.61 is: 25,424.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,767.77 : 45,214.95 = 18,425.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,767.77/45,214.95 = 18,425.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,767.77x = 45,214.95 × 18,425.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,767.77x = 833,113,034.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,113,034.87/32,767.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,424.77

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