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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,713.56, 45,144.60 and 18,568.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,713.56, 45,144.60 and 18,568.44 is: 25,624.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,713.56 : 45,144.60 = 18,568.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,713.56/45,144.60 = 18,568.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,713.56x = 45,144.60 × 18,568.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,713.56x = 838,264,796.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,264,796.42/32,713.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,624.38

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