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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,773.86, 45,225.09 and 18,235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,773.86, 45,225.09 and 18,235.26 is: 25,163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,773.86 : 45,225.09 = 18,235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,773.86/45,225.09 = 18,235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,773.86x = 45,225.09 × 18,235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,773.86x = 824,691,274.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,691,274.67/32,773.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,163.08

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