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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,773.48, 45,227.44 and 18,629.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,773.48, 45,227.44 and 18,629.04 is: 25,708.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,773.48 : 45,227.44 = 18,629.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,773.48/45,227.44 = 18,629.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,773.48x = 45,227.44 × 18,629.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,773.48x = 842,543,788.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,543,788.86/32,773.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,708.10

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