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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,710.86, 45,141.57 and 18,562.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,710.86, 45,141.57 and 18,562.19 is: 25,616.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,710.86 : 45,141.57 = 18,562.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,710.86/45,141.57 = 18,562.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,710.86x = 45,141.57 × 18,562.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,710.86x = 837,926,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,926,173.53/32,710.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,616.15

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