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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,713.11, 45,145.49 and 18,567.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,713.11, 45,145.49 and 18,567.27 is: 25,623.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,713.11 : 45,145.49 = 18,567.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,713.11/45,145.49 = 18,567.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,713.11x = 45,145.49 × 18,567.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,713.11x = 838,228,409.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,228,409.28/32,713.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,623.62

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