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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,705.33, 45,138.51 and 19,961.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,705.33, 45,138.51 and 19,961.28 is: 27,549.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,705.33 : 45,138.51 = 19,961.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,705.33/45,138.51 = 19,961.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,705.33x = 45,138.51 × 19,961.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,705.33x = 901,022,436.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,022,436.89/32,705.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,549.72

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