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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,771.37, 45,228.34 and 18,626.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,771.37, 45,228.34 and 18,626.34 is: 25,706.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,771.37 : 45,228.34 = 18,626.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,771.37/45,228.34 = 18,626.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,771.37x = 45,228.34 × 18,626.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,771.37x = 842,438,391.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,438,391.91/32,771.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,706.54

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