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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,773.87, 45,231.78 and 18,628.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,773.87, 45,231.78 and 18,628.84 is: 25,709.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,773.87 : 45,231.78 = 18,628.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,773.87/45,231.78 = 18,628.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,773.87x = 45,231.78 × 18,628.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,773.87x = 842,615,592.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,615,592.54/32,773.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,709.98

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