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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,709.06, 45,137.79 and 19,099.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,709.06, 45,137.79 and 19,099.44 is: 26,356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,709.06 : 45,137.79 = 19,099.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,709.06/45,137.79 = 19,099.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,709.06x = 45,137.79 × 19,099.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,709.06x = 862,106,511.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,106,511.84/32,709.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,356.81

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