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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,724.86, 45,159.06 and 19,999.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,724.86, 45,159.06 and 19,999.32 is: 27,598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,724.86 : 45,159.06 = 19,999.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,724.86/45,159.06 = 19,999.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,724.86x = 45,159.06 × 19,999.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,724.86x = 903,150,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,150,491.84/32,724.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,598.30

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