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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,656.97, 45,062.60 and 19,905.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,656.97, 45,062.60 and 19,905.55 is: 27,467.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,656.97 : 45,062.60 = 19,905.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,656.97/45,062.60 = 19,905.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,656.97x = 45,062.60 × 19,905.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,656.97x = 896,995,625.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,995,625.25/32,656.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,467.20

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