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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,774.58, 45,228.94 and 18,627.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,774.58, 45,228.94 and 18,627.06 is: 25,705.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,774.58 : 45,228.94 = 18,627.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,774.58/45,228.94 = 18,627.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,774.58x = 45,228.94 × 18,627.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,774.58x = 842,482,179.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,482,179.12/32,774.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,705.35

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