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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,767.83, 45,219.56 and 18,620.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,767.83, 45,219.56 and 18,620.69 is: 25,696.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,767.83 : 45,219.56 = 18,620.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,767.83/45,219.56 = 18,620.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,767.83x = 45,219.56 × 18,620.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,767.83x = 842,019,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,019,089.50/32,767.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,696.52

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