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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,773.37, 45,231.10 and 18,628.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,773.37, 45,231.10 and 18,628.34 is: 25,709.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,773.37 : 45,231.10 = 18,628.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,773.37/45,231.10 = 18,628.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,773.37x = 45,231.10 × 18,628.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,773.37x = 842,580,309.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,580,309.37/32,773.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,709.30

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