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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,713.64, 45,160.02 and 19,280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,713.64, 45,160.02 and 19,280.36 is: 26,615.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,713.64 : 45,160.02 = 19,280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,713.64/45,160.02 = 19,280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,713.64x = 45,160.02 × 19,280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,713.64x = 870,701,443.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,701,443.21/32,713.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,615.85

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