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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,977.32, 45,510.94 and 18,632.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,977.32, 45,510.94 and 18,632.18 is: 25,713.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,977.32 : 45,510.94 = 18,632.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,977.32/45,510.94 = 18,632.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,977.32x = 45,510.94 × 18,632.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,977.32x = 847,968,026.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,968,026.05/32,977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,713.67

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