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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,711.15, 45,138.82 and 18,563.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,711.15, 45,138.82 and 18,563.99 is: 25,616.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,711.15 : 45,138.82 = 18,563.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,711.15/45,138.82 = 18,563.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,711.15x = 45,138.82 × 18,563.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,711.15x = 837,956,603.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,956,603.09/32,711.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,616.85

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