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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,771.97, 45,220.05 and 18,431.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,771.97, 45,220.05 and 18,431.75 is: 25,432.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,771.97 : 45,220.05 = 18,431.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,771.97/45,220.05 = 18,431.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,771.97x = 45,220.05 × 18,431.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,771.97x = 833,484,430.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,484,430.49/32,771.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,432.84

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