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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,729.98, 45,165.21 and 19,300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,729.98, 45,165.21 and 19,300.60 is: 26,633.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,729.98 : 45,165.21 = 19,300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,729.98/45,165.21 = 19,300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,729.98x = 45,165.21 × 19,300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,729.98x = 871,715,652.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,715,652.13/32,729.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,633.55

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