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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,714.10, 45,140.00 and 19,283.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,714.10, 45,140.00 and 19,283.54 is: 26,608.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,714.10 : 45,140.00 = 19,283.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,714.10/45,140.00 = 19,283.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,714.10x = 45,140.00 × 19,283.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,714.10x = 870,458,673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,458,673.48/32,714.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,608.06

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