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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,777.80, 45,232.94 and 18,629.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,777.80, 45,232.94 and 18,629.70 is: 25,708.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,777.80 : 45,232.94 = 18,629.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,777.80/45,232.94 = 18,629.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,777.80x = 45,232.94 × 18,629.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,777.80x = 842,676,102.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,676,102.32/32,777.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,708.75

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