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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,774.76, 45,229.48 and 18,627.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,774.76, 45,229.48 and 18,627.70 is: 25,706.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,774.76 : 45,229.48 = 18,627.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,774.76/45,229.48 = 18,627.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,774.76x = 45,229.48 × 18,627.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,774.76x = 842,521,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,521,184.60/32,774.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,706.40

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