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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,689.76, 45,099.72 and 19,938.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,689.76, 45,099.72 and 19,938.54 is: 27,507.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,689.76 : 45,099.72 = 19,938.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,689.76/45,099.72 = 19,938.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,689.76x = 45,099.72 × 19,938.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,689.76x = 899,222,571.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,222,571.21/32,689.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,507.78

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