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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,724.73, 45,158.89 and 19,999.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,724.73, 45,158.89 and 19,999.19 is: 27,598.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,724.73 : 45,158.89 = 19,999.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,724.73/45,158.89 = 19,999.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,724.73x = 45,158.89 × 19,999.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,724.73x = 903,141,221.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,141,221.30/32,724.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,598.13

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