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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,612.27, 45,011.94 and 19,869.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,612.27, 45,011.94 and 19,869.59 is: 27,424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,612.27 : 45,011.94 = 19,869.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,612.27/45,011.94 = 19,869.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,612.27x = 45,011.94 × 19,869.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,612.27x = 894,368,792.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,368,792.90/32,612.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,424.30

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