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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,917.11, 45,426.39 and 18,771.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,917.11, 45,426.39 and 18,771.27 is: 25,904.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,917.11 : 45,426.39 = 18,771.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,917.11/45,426.39 = 18,771.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,917.11x = 45,426.39 × 18,771.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,917.11x = 852,710,710.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,710,710.83/32,917.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,904.79

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