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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,972.45, 45,504.21 and 18,627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,972.45, 45,504.21 and 18,627.30 is: 25,706.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,972.45 : 45,504.21 = 18,627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,972.45/45,504.21 = 18,627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,972.45x = 45,504.21 × 18,627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,972.45x = 847,620,684.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,620,684.69/32,972.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,706.94

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