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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,716.64, 45,149.28 and 18,569.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,716.64, 45,149.28 and 18,569.60 is: 25,626.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,716.64 : 45,149.28 = 18,569.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,716.64/45,149.28 = 18,569.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,716.64x = 45,149.28 × 18,569.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,716.64x = 838,404,069.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,404,069.89/32,716.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,626.23

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