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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,716.20, 45,133.26 and 19,278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,716.20, 45,133.26 and 19,278.28 is: 26,595.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,716.20 : 45,133.26 = 19,278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,716.20/45,133.26 = 19,278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,716.20x = 45,133.26 × 19,278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,716.20x = 870,091,623.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,091,623.59/32,716.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,595.13

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