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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,722.71, 45,156.33 and 19,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,722.71, 45,156.33 and 19,294.80 is: 26,626.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,722.71 : 45,156.33 = 19,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,722.71/45,156.33 = 19,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,722.71x = 45,156.33 × 19,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,722.71x = 871,282,356.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,282,356.08/32,722.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,626.23

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