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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,706.33, 45,139.89 and 19,962.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,706.33, 45,139.89 and 19,962.28 is: 27,551.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,706.33 : 45,139.89 = 19,962.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,706.33/45,139.89 = 19,962.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,706.33x = 45,139.89 × 19,962.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,706.33x = 901,095,123.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,095,123.35/32,706.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,551.09

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