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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,714.88, 45,147.14 and 18,568.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,714.88, 45,147.14 and 18,568.63 is: 25,625.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,714.88 : 45,147.14 = 18,568.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,714.88/45,147.14 = 18,568.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,714.88x = 45,147.14 × 18,568.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,714.88x = 838,320,538.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,320,538.22/32,714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,625.05

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