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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,774.37, 45,232.47 and 18,629.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,774.37, 45,232.47 and 18,629.34 is: 25,710.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,774.37 : 45,232.47 = 18,629.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,774.37/45,232.47 = 18,629.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,774.37x = 45,232.47 × 18,629.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,774.37x = 842,651,062.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,651,062.67/32,774.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,710.67

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