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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,701.82, 45,137.13 and 19,282.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,701.82, 45,137.13 and 19,282.01 is: 26,614.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,701.82 : 45,137.13 = 19,282.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,701.82/45,137.13 = 19,282.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,701.82x = 45,137.13 × 19,282.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,701.82x = 870,334,607.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,334,607.92/32,701.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,614.26

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