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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,977.60, 45,524.85 and 18,827.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,977.60, 45,524.85 and 18,827.71 is: 25,991.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,977.60 : 45,524.85 = 18,827.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,977.60/45,524.85 = 18,827.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,977.60x = 45,524.85 × 18,827.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,977.60x = 857,128,673.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,128,673.59/32,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,991.24

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