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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,659.32, 45,070.65 and 19,913.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,659.32, 45,070.65 and 19,913.16 is: 27,480.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,659.32 : 45,070.65 = 19,913.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,659.32/45,070.65 = 19,913.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,659.32x = 45,070.65 × 19,913.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,659.32x = 897,499,064.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,499,064.75/32,659.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,480.64

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