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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,777.57, 45,232.95 and 18,633.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,777.57, 45,232.95 and 18,633.14 is: 25,713.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,777.57 : 45,232.95 = 18,633.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,777.57/45,232.95 = 18,633.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,777.57x = 45,232.95 × 18,633.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,777.57x = 842,831,889.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,831,889.96/32,777.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,713.68

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