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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,708.88, 45,137.78 and 19,280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,708.88, 45,137.78 and 19,280.68 is: 26,607.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,708.88 : 45,137.78 = 19,280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,708.88/45,137.78 = 19,280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,708.88x = 45,137.78 × 19,280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,708.88x = 870,287,092.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,287,092.09/32,708.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,607.06

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