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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,716.80, 45,137.34 and 18,561.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,716.80, 45,137.34 and 18,561.42 is: 25,608.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,716.80 : 45,137.34 = 18,561.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,716.80/45,137.34 = 18,561.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,716.80x = 45,137.34 × 18,561.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,716.80x = 837,813,125.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,813,125.42/32,716.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,608.04

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