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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,725.36, 45,159.74 and 19,999.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,725.36, 45,159.74 and 19,999.82 is: 27,598.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,725.36 : 45,159.74 = 19,999.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,725.36/45,159.74 = 19,999.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,725.36x = 45,159.74 × 19,999.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,725.36x = 903,186,671.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,186,671.25/32,725.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,598.98

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