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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,719.44, 45,152.28 and 19,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,719.44, 45,152.28 and 19,291.20 is: 26,621.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,719.44 : 45,152.28 = 19,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,719.44/45,152.28 = 19,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,719.44x = 45,152.28 × 19,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,719.44x = 871,041,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,041,663.94/32,719.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,621.53

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