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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,701.44, 45,136.61 and 19,281.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,701.44, 45,136.61 and 19,281.63 is: 26,613.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,701.44 : 45,136.61 = 19,281.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,701.44/45,136.61 = 19,281.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,701.44x = 45,136.61 × 19,281.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,701.44x = 870,307,461.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,307,461.68/32,701.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,613.74

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