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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,732.56, 45,171.24 and 18,585.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,732.56, 45,171.24 and 18,585.71 is: 25,648.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,732.56 : 45,171.24 = 18,585.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,732.56/45,171.24 = 18,585.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,732.56x = 45,171.24 × 18,585.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,732.56x = 839,539,566.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,539,566.98/32,732.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,648.45

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