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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,714.16, 45,137.70 and 19,284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,714.16, 45,137.70 and 19,284.36 is: 26,607.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,714.16 : 45,137.70 = 19,284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,714.16/45,137.70 = 19,284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,714.16x = 45,137.70 × 19,284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,714.16x = 870,451,656.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,451,656.37/32,714.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,607.79

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