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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,769.82, 45,222.25 and 18,625.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,769.82, 45,222.25 and 18,625.39 is: 25,702.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,769.82 : 45,222.25 = 18,625.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,769.82/45,222.25 = 18,625.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,769.82x = 45,222.25 × 18,625.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,769.82x = 842,282,042.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,282,042.93/32,769.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,702.98

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