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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,710.22, 45,128.30 and 18,554.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,710.22, 45,128.30 and 18,554.87 is: 25,599.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,710.22 : 45,128.30 = 18,554.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,710.22/45,128.30 = 18,554.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,710.22x = 45,128.30 × 18,554.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,710.22x = 837,349,421.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,349,421.41/32,710.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,599.02

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