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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,717.44, 45,149.52 and 19,289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,717.44, 45,149.52 and 19,289.20 is: 26,618.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,717.44 : 45,149.52 = 19,289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,717.44/45,149.52 = 19,289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,717.44x = 45,149.52 × 19,289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,717.44x = 870,898,121.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,898,121.18/32,717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,618.77

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