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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,866.50, 45,355.77 and 18,727.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,866.50, 45,355.77 and 18,727.55 is: 25,844.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,866.50 : 45,355.77 = 18,727.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,866.50/45,355.77 = 18,727.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,866.50x = 45,355.77 × 18,727.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,866.50x = 849,402,223.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,402,223.68/32,866.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,844.01

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