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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,722.93, 45,156.44 and 19,997.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,722.93, 45,156.44 and 19,997.41 is: 27,595.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,722.93 : 45,156.44 = 19,997.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,722.93/45,156.44 = 19,997.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,722.93x = 45,156.44 × 19,997.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,722.93x = 903,011,894.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,011,894.81/32,722.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,595.70

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