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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,717.55, 45,150.44 and 18,570.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,717.55, 45,150.44 and 18,570.63 is: 25,627.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,717.55 : 45,150.44 = 18,570.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,717.55/45,150.44 = 18,570.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,717.55x = 45,150.44 × 18,570.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,717.55x = 838,472,022.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,472,022.72/32,717.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,627.59

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