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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,771.58, 45,224.79 and 18,624.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,771.58, 45,224.79 and 18,624.06 is: 25,701.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,771.58 : 45,224.79 = 18,624.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,771.58/45,224.79 = 18,624.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,771.58x = 45,224.79 × 18,624.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,771.58x = 842,269,202.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,269,202.45/32,771.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,701.21

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