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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,744.97, 45,168.37 and 19,992.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,744.97, 45,168.37 and 19,992.33 is: 27,577.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,744.97 : 45,168.37 = 19,992.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,744.97/45,168.37 = 19,992.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,744.97x = 45,168.37 × 19,992.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,744.97x = 903,020,908.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,020,908.62/32,744.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,577.39

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