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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,977.10, 45,524.16 and 18,827.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,977.10, 45,524.16 and 18,827.21 is: 25,990.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,977.10 : 45,524.16 = 18,827.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,977.10/45,524.16 = 18,827.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,977.10x = 45,524.16 × 18,827.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,977.10x = 857,092,692.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,092,692.77/32,977.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,990.55

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