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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,977.08, 45,506.76 and 18,637.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,977.08, 45,506.76 and 18,637.20 is: 25,718.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,977.08 : 45,506.76 = 18,637.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,977.08/45,506.76 = 18,637.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,977.08x = 45,506.76 × 18,637.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,977.08x = 848,118,587.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,118,587.47/32,977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,718.43

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