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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,920.11, 45,430.53 and 18,774.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,920.11, 45,430.53 and 18,774.27 is: 25,908.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,920.11 : 45,430.53 = 18,774.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,920.11/45,430.53 = 18,774.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,920.11x = 45,430.53 × 18,774.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,920.11x = 852,925,036.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,925,036.46/32,920.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,908.94

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