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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,778.07, 45,233.64 and 18,633.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,778.07, 45,233.64 and 18,633.64 is: 25,714.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,778.07 : 45,233.64 = 18,633.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,778.07/45,233.64 = 18,633.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,778.07x = 45,233.64 × 18,633.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,778.07x = 842,867,363.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,867,363.65/32,778.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,714.37

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