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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,722.12, 45,161.22 and 18,571.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,722.12, 45,161.22 and 18,571.96 is: 25,631.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,722.12 : 45,161.22 = 18,571.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,722.12/45,161.22 = 18,571.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,722.12x = 45,161.22 × 18,571.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,722.12x = 838,732,371.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,732,371.39/32,722.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,631.97

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