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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.78, 45,005.56 and 19,865.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.78, 45,005.56 and 19,865.12 is: 27,418.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.78 : 45,005.56 = 19,865.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.78/45,005.56 = 19,865.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.78x = 45,005.56 × 19,865.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.78x = 894,040,850.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,040,850.07/32,607.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,418.02

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