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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,673.81, 45,082.91 and 19,240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,673.81, 45,082.91 and 19,240.17 is: 26,547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,673.81 : 45,082.91 = 19,240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,673.81/45,082.91 = 19,240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,673.81x = 45,082.91 × 19,240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,673.81x = 867,402,530.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,402,530.88/32,673.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,547.33

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