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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,717.94, 45,153.09 and 18,571.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,717.94, 45,153.09 and 18,571.70 is: 25,630.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,717.94 : 45,153.09 = 18,571.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,717.94/45,153.09 = 18,571.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,717.94x = 45,153.09 × 18,571.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,717.94x = 838,569,415.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,569,415.79/32,717.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,630.26

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