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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,705.44, 45,150.32 and 19,281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,705.44, 45,150.32 and 19,281.04 is: 26,617.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,705.44 : 45,150.32 = 19,281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,705.44/45,150.32 = 19,281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,705.44x = 45,150.32 × 19,281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,705.44x = 870,545,125.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,545,125.93/32,705.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,617.75

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