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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,722.54, 45,155.55 and 18,573.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,722.54, 45,155.55 and 18,573.46 is: 25,630.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,722.54 : 45,155.55 = 18,573.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,722.54/45,155.55 = 18,573.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,722.54x = 45,155.55 × 18,573.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,722.54x = 838,694,801.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,694,801.70/32,722.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,630.49

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