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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,655.29, 45,060.28 and 19,903.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,655.29, 45,060.28 and 19,903.86 is: 27,464.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,655.29 : 45,060.28 = 19,903.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,655.29/45,060.28 = 19,903.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,655.29x = 45,060.28 × 19,903.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,655.29x = 896,873,566.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,873,566.88/32,655.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,464.88

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