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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,717.88, 45,150.20 and 19,289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,717.88, 45,150.20 and 19,289.68 is: 26,619.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,717.88 : 45,150.20 = 19,289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,717.88/45,150.20 = 19,289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,717.88x = 45,150.20 × 19,289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,717.88x = 870,932,909.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,932,909.94/32,717.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,619.48

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