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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,725.98, 45,159.71 and 19,296.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,725.98, 45,159.71 and 19,296.59 is: 26,628.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,725.98 : 45,159.71 = 19,296.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,725.98/45,159.71 = 19,296.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,725.98x = 45,159.71 × 19,296.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,725.98x = 871,428,086.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,428,086.11/32,725.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,628.02

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