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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,719.14, 45,151.83 and 18,571.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,719.14, 45,151.83 and 18,571.68 is: 25,628.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,719.14 : 45,151.83 = 18,571.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,719.14/45,151.83 = 18,571.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,719.14x = 45,151.83 × 18,571.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,719.14x = 838,545,338.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,545,338.17/32,719.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,628.59

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