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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,745.35, 45,168.89 and 19,992.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,745.35, 45,168.89 and 19,992.71 is: 27,577.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,745.35 : 45,168.89 = 19,992.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,745.35/45,168.89 = 19,992.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,745.35x = 45,168.89 × 19,992.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,745.35x = 903,048,192.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,048,192.98/32,745.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,577.91

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