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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,717.12, 45,143.60 and 19,292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,717.12, 45,143.60 and 19,292.64 is: 26,620.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,717.12 : 45,143.60 = 19,292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,717.12/45,143.60 = 19,292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,717.12x = 45,143.60 × 19,292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,717.12x = 870,939,223.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,939,223.10/32,717.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,620.29

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