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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,717.44, 45,152.40 and 18,571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,717.44, 45,152.40 and 18,571.20 is: 25,629.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,717.44 : 45,152.40 = 18,571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,717.44/45,152.40 = 18,571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,717.44x = 45,152.40 × 18,571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,717.44x = 838,534,250.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,534,250.88/32,717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,629.58

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