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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,712.80, 45,143.88 and 18,565.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,712.80, 45,143.88 and 18,565.88 is: 25,621.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,712.80 : 45,143.88 = 18,565.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,712.80/45,143.88 = 18,565.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,712.80x = 45,143.88 × 18,565.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,712.80x = 838,135,858.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,135,858.81/32,712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,621.04

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