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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,646.96, 45,055.62 and 19,897.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,646.96, 45,055.62 and 19,897.02 is: 27,459.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,646.96 : 45,055.62 = 19,897.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,646.96/45,055.62 = 19,897.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,646.96x = 45,055.62 × 19,897.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,646.96x = 896,472,572.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,472,572.25/32,646.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,459.60

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