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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,673.92, 45,089.96 and 19,927.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,673.92, 45,089.96 and 19,927.08 is: 27,499.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,673.92 : 45,089.96 = 19,927.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,673.92/45,089.96 = 19,927.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,673.92x = 45,089.96 × 19,927.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,673.92x = 898,511,240.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,511,240.12/32,673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,499.34

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