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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,776.87, 45,235.92 and 18,631.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,776.87, 45,235.92 and 18,631.84 is: 25,714.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,776.87 : 45,235.92 = 18,631.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,776.87/45,235.92 = 18,631.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,776.87x = 45,235.92 × 18,631.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,776.87x = 842,828,423.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,828,423.69/32,776.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,714.12

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