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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,710.62, 45,142.04 and 18,564.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,710.62, 45,142.04 and 18,564.78 is: 25,620.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,710.62 : 45,142.04 = 18,564.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,710.62/45,142.04 = 18,564.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,710.62x = 45,142.04 × 18,564.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,710.62x = 838,052,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,052,041.35/32,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,620.18

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