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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,722.29, 45,155.57 and 19,996.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,722.29, 45,155.57 and 19,996.77 is: 27,594.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,722.29 : 45,155.57 = 19,996.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,722.29/45,155.57 = 19,996.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,722.29x = 45,155.57 × 19,996.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,722.29x = 902,965,447.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,965,447.53/32,722.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,594.81

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