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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,768.73, 45,222.44 and 18,428.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,768.73, 45,222.44 and 18,428.85 is: 25,432.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,768.73 : 45,222.44 = 18,428.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,768.73/45,222.44 = 18,428.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,768.73x = 45,222.44 × 18,428.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,768.73x = 833,397,471.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,397,471.25/32,768.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,432.71

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