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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,977.57, 45,511.28 and 18,632.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,977.57, 45,511.28 and 18,632.43 is: 25,714.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,977.57 : 45,511.28 = 18,632.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,977.57/45,511.28 = 18,632.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,977.57x = 45,511.28 × 18,632.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,977.57x = 847,985,738.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,985,738.81/32,977.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,714.02

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