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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,715.36, 45,148.59 and 18,569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,715.36, 45,148.59 and 18,569.52 is: 25,626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,715.36 : 45,148.59 = 18,569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,715.36/45,148.59 = 18,569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,715.36x = 45,148.59 × 18,569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,715.36x = 838,387,644.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,387,644.98/32,715.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,626.73

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