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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,701.37, 45,127.46 and 19,273.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,701.37, 45,127.46 and 19,273.19 is: 26,596.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,701.37 : 45,127.46 = 19,273.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,701.37/45,127.46 = 19,273.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,701.37x = 45,127.46 × 19,273.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,701.37x = 869,749,788.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,749,788.79/32,701.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,596.74

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