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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,701.68, 45,122.18 and 19,277.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,701.68, 45,122.18 and 19,277.15 is: 26,598.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,701.68 : 45,122.18 = 19,277.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,701.68/45,122.18 = 19,277.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,701.68x = 45,122.18 × 19,277.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,701.68x = 869,826,710.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,826,710.19/32,701.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,598.84

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