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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,733.62, 45,176.61 and 19,984.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,733.62, 45,176.61 and 19,984.13 is: 27,580.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,733.62 : 45,176.61 = 19,984.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,733.62/45,176.61 = 19,984.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,733.62x = 45,176.61 × 19,984.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,733.62x = 902,815,247.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,815,247.20/32,733.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,580.67

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