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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,775.78, 45,230.63 and 18,628.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,775.78, 45,230.63 and 18,628.63 is: 25,707.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,775.78 : 45,230.63 = 18,628.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,775.78/45,230.63 = 18,628.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,775.78x = 45,230.63 × 18,628.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,775.78x = 842,584,670.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,584,670.94/32,775.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,707.54

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