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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,719.64, 45,147.53 and 19,285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,719.64, 45,147.53 and 19,285.98 is: 26,611.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,719.64 : 45,147.53 = 19,285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,719.64/45,147.53 = 19,285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,719.64x = 45,147.53 × 19,285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,719.64x = 870,714,264.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,714,264.20/32,719.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,611.37

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