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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,712.79, 45,145.97 and 18,566.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,712.79, 45,145.97 and 18,566.54 is: 25,623.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,712.79 : 45,145.97 = 18,566.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,712.79/45,145.97 = 18,566.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,712.79x = 45,145.97 × 18,566.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,712.79x = 838,204,617.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,204,617.13/32,712.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,623.15

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