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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,700.15, 45,131.27 and 19,275.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,700.15, 45,131.27 and 19,275.75 is: 26,603.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,700.15 : 45,131.27 = 19,275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,700.15/45,131.27 = 19,275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,700.15x = 45,131.27 × 19,275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,700.15x = 869,938,981.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,938,981.32/32,700.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,603.52

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