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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,714.38, 45,146.45 and 18,568.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,714.38, 45,146.45 and 18,568.13 is: 25,624.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,714.38 : 45,146.45 = 18,568.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,714.38/45,146.45 = 18,568.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,714.38x = 45,146.45 × 18,568.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,714.38x = 838,285,059.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,285,059.80/32,714.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,624.36

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