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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,700.11, 45,127.26 and 19,282.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,700.11, 45,127.26 and 19,282.86 is: 26,611.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,700.11 : 45,127.26 = 19,282.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,700.11/45,127.26 = 19,282.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,700.11x = 45,127.26 × 19,282.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,700.11x = 870,182,636.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,182,636.76/32,700.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,611.00

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