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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,772.50, 45,229.89 and 18,627.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,772.50, 45,229.89 and 18,627.47 is: 25,708.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,772.50 : 45,229.89 = 18,627.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,772.50/45,229.89 = 18,627.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,772.50x = 45,229.89 × 18,627.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,772.50x = 842,518,419.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,518,419.08/32,772.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,708.09

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