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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,877.69, 45,373.04 and 18,727.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,877.69, 45,373.04 and 18,727.83 is: 25,845.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,877.69 : 45,373.04 = 18,727.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,877.69/45,373.04 = 18,727.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,877.69x = 45,373.04 × 18,727.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,877.69x = 849,738,486.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,738,486.06/32,877.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,845.44

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