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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,727.92, 45,166.29 and 19,307.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,727.92, 45,166.29 and 19,307.03 is: 26,644.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,727.92 : 45,166.29 = 19,307.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,727.92/45,166.29 = 19,307.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,727.92x = 45,166.29 × 19,307.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,727.92x = 872,026,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,026,916.02/32,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,644.74

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