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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,659.07, 45,076.91 and 19,916.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,659.07, 45,076.91 and 19,916.55 is: 27,489.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,659.07 : 45,076.91 = 19,916.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,659.07/45,076.91 = 19,916.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,659.07x = 45,076.91 × 19,916.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,659.07x = 897,776,432.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,776,432.28/32,659.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,489.35

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