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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,977.26, 45,511.88 and 18,832.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,977.26, 45,511.88 and 18,832.23 is: 25,990.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,977.26 : 45,511.88 = 18,832.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,977.26/45,511.88 = 18,832.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,977.26x = 45,511.88 × 18,832.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,977.26x = 857,090,097.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,090,097.73/32,977.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,990.34

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