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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,771.75, 45,228.86 and 18,626.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,771.75, 45,228.86 and 18,626.72 is: 25,707.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,771.75 : 45,228.86 = 18,626.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,771.75/45,228.86 = 18,626.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,771.75x = 45,228.86 × 18,626.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,771.75x = 842,464,991.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,464,991.86/32,771.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,707.05

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