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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,908.56, 45,413.81 and 18,571.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,908.56, 45,413.81 and 18,571.43 is: 25,628.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,908.56 : 45,413.81 = 18,571.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,908.56/45,413.81 = 18,571.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,908.56x = 45,413.81 × 18,571.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,908.56x = 843,399,326.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,399,326.34/32,908.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,628.57

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