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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,719.94, 45,155.85 and 18,573.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,719.94, 45,155.85 and 18,573.70 is: 25,633.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,719.94 : 45,155.85 = 18,573.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,719.94/45,155.85 = 18,573.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,719.94x = 45,155.85 × 18,573.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,719.94x = 838,710,985.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,710,985.37/32,719.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,633.02

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