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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,711, 45,146.04 and 19,277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,711, 45,146.04 and 19,277.96 is: 26,606.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,711 : 45,146.04 = 19,277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,711/45,146.04 = 19,277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,711x = 45,146.04 × 19,277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,711x = 870,323,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,323,553.28/32,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,606.45

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