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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,724.87, 45,159.04 and 19,999.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,724.87, 45,159.04 and 19,999.37 is: 27,598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,724.87 : 45,159.04 = 19,999.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,724.87/45,159.04 = 19,999.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,724.87x = 45,159.04 × 19,999.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,724.87x = 903,152,074.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,152,074.01/32,724.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,598.34

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