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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,717.06, 45,148.83 and 19,107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,717.06, 45,148.83 and 19,107.44 is: 26,367.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,717.06 : 45,148.83 = 19,107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,717.06/45,148.83 = 19,107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,717.06x = 45,148.83 × 19,107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,717.06x = 862,678,560.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,678,560.30/32,717.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,367.85

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