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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,708.30, 45,147.12 and 19,283.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,708.30, 45,147.12 and 19,283.90 is: 26,617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,708.30 : 45,147.12 = 19,283.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,708.30/45,147.12 = 19,283.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,708.30x = 45,147.12 × 19,283.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,708.30x = 870,612,547.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,612,547.37/32,708.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,617.48

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