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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,932.22, 45,442.22 and 18,784.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,932.22, 45,442.22 and 18,784.22 is: 25,919.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,932.22 : 45,442.22 = 18,784.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,932.22/45,442.22 = 18,784.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,932.22x = 45,442.22 × 18,784.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,932.22x = 853,596,657.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,596,657.77/32,932.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,919.80

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