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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,773.76, 45,228.10 and 18,626.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,773.76, 45,228.10 and 18,626.70 is: 25,705.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,773.76 : 45,228.10 = 18,626.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,773.76/45,228.10 = 18,626.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,773.76x = 45,228.10 × 18,626.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,773.76x = 842,450,250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,450,250.27/32,773.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,705.02

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