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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,632.59, 45,032.92 and 19,885.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,632.59, 45,032.92 and 19,885.76 is: 27,442.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,632.59 : 45,032.92 = 19,885.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,632.59/45,032.92 = 19,885.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,632.59x = 45,032.92 × 19,885.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,632.59x = 895,513,839.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,513,839.22/32,632.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,442.32

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