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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,709.65, 45,136.75 and 18,562.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,709.65, 45,136.75 and 18,562.49 is: 25,614.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,709.65 : 45,136.75 = 18,562.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,709.65/45,136.75 = 18,562.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,709.65x = 45,136.75 × 18,562.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,709.65x = 837,850,377.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,850,377.70/32,709.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,614.78

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