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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,710.32, 45,149.88 and 19,285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,710.32, 45,149.88 and 19,285.92 is: 26,620.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,710.32 : 45,149.88 = 19,285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,710.32/45,149.88 = 19,285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,710.32x = 45,149.88 × 19,285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,710.32x = 870,756,973.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,756,973.69/32,710.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,620.25

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