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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,731.56, 45,169.86 and 18,584.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,731.56, 45,169.86 and 18,584.71 is: 25,647.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,731.56 : 45,169.86 = 18,584.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,731.56/45,169.86 = 18,584.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,731.56x = 45,169.86 × 18,584.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,731.56x = 839,468,748.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,468,748.84/32,731.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,647.07

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