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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,702.42, 45,130.82 and 19,274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,702.42, 45,130.82 and 19,274.24 is: 26,599.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,702.42 : 45,130.82 = 19,274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,702.42/45,130.82 = 19,274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,702.42x = 45,130.82 × 19,274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,702.42x = 869,861,934.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,861,934.05/32,702.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,599.32

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