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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,776.13, 45,231.06 and 18,629.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,776.13, 45,231.06 and 18,629.88 is: 25,709.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,776.13 : 45,231.06 = 18,629.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,776.13/45,231.06 = 18,629.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,776.13x = 45,231.06 × 18,629.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,776.13x = 842,649,220.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,649,220.07/32,776.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,709.24

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