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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,714.50, 45,151.90 and 19,284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,714.50, 45,151.90 and 19,284.96 is: 26,616.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,714.50 : 45,151.90 = 19,284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,714.50/45,151.90 = 19,284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,714.50x = 45,151.90 × 19,284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,714.50x = 870,752,585.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,752,585.42/32,714.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,616.72

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