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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,770.62, 45,227.30 and 18,625.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,770.62, 45,227.30 and 18,625.59 is: 25,705.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,770.62 : 45,227.30 = 18,625.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,770.62/45,227.30 = 18,625.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,770.62x = 45,227.30 × 18,625.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,770.62x = 842,385,053.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,385,053.48/32,770.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,705.50

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