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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,727.16, 45,155.64 and 19,297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,727.16, 45,155.64 and 19,297.36 is: 26,625.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,727.16 : 45,155.64 = 19,297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,727.16/45,155.64 = 19,297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,727.16x = 45,155.64 × 19,297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,727.16x = 871,384,641.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,384,641.11/32,727.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,625.73

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