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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,778.88, 45,238.68 and 18,633.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,778.88, 45,238.68 and 18,633.84 is: 25,716.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,778.88 : 45,238.68 = 18,633.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,778.88/45,238.68 = 18,633.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,778.88x = 45,238.68 × 18,633.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,778.88x = 842,970,324.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,970,324.93/32,778.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,716.87

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