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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,701.93, 45,130.10 and 19,273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,701.93, 45,130.10 and 19,273.75 is: 26,598.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,701.93 : 45,130.10 = 19,273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,701.93/45,130.10 = 19,273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,701.93x = 45,130.10 × 19,273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,701.93x = 869,826,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,826,055.68/32,701.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,598.62

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