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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,707.62, 45,141.66 and 19,963.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,707.62, 45,141.66 and 19,963.56 is: 27,552.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,707.62 : 45,141.66 = 19,963.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,707.62/45,141.66 = 19,963.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,707.62x = 45,141.66 × 19,963.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,707.62x = 901,188,237.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,188,237.91/32,707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,552.85

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