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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,694.58, 45,123.68 and 19,950.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,694.58, 45,123.68 and 19,950.53 is: 27,534.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,694.58 : 45,123.68 = 19,950.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,694.58/45,123.68 = 19,950.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,694.58x = 45,123.68 × 19,950.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,694.58x = 900,241,231.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,241,231.80/32,694.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,534.88

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