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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,710.11, 45,141.35 and 18,564.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,710.11, 45,141.35 and 18,564.27 is: 25,619.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,710.11 : 45,141.35 = 18,564.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,710.11/45,141.35 = 18,564.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,710.11x = 45,141.35 × 18,564.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,710.11x = 838,016,116.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,016,116.74/32,710.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,619.48

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