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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,627.43, 45,013.86 and 19,875.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,627.43, 45,013.86 and 19,875.33 is: 27,420.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,627.43 : 45,013.86 = 19,875.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,627.43/45,013.86 = 19,875.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,627.43x = 45,013.86 × 19,875.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,627.43x = 894,665,322.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,665,322.07/32,627.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,420.65

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