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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,723.62, 45,157.39 and 19,998.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,723.62, 45,157.39 and 19,998.09 is: 27,596.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,723.62 : 45,157.39 = 19,998.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,723.62/45,157.39 = 19,998.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,723.62x = 45,157.39 × 19,998.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,723.62x = 903,061,549.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,061,549.39/32,723.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,596.63

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