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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,967.30, 45,493.77 and 18,627.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,967.30, 45,493.77 and 18,627.66 is: 25,705.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,967.30 : 45,493.77 = 18,627.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,967.30/45,493.77 = 18,627.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,967.30x = 45,493.77 × 18,627.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,967.30x = 847,442,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,442,479.68/32,967.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,705.55

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