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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,773.50, 45,231.27 and 18,628.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,773.50, 45,231.27 and 18,628.47 is: 25,709.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,773.50 : 45,231.27 = 18,628.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,773.50/45,231.27 = 18,628.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,773.50x = 45,231.27 × 18,628.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,773.50x = 842,589,356.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,589,356.26/32,773.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,709.47

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