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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,708.32, 45,122.40 and 19,270.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,708.32, 45,122.40 and 19,270.42 is: 26,584.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,708.32 : 45,122.40 = 19,270.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,708.32/45,122.40 = 19,270.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,708.32x = 45,122.40 × 19,270.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,708.32x = 869,527,486.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,527,486.60/32,708.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,584.29

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