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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,723.36, 45,156.99 and 19,997.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,723.36, 45,156.99 and 19,997.82 is: 27,596.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,723.36 : 45,156.99 = 19,997.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,723.36/45,156.99 = 19,997.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,723.36x = 45,156.99 × 19,997.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,723.36x = 903,041,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,041,357.76/32,723.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,596.23

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