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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,722.92, 45,159.39 and 19,302.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,722.92, 45,159.39 and 19,302.03 is: 26,637.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,722.92 : 45,159.39 = 19,302.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,722.92/45,159.39 = 19,302.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,722.92x = 45,159.39 × 19,302.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,722.92x = 871,667,900.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,667,900.56/32,722.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,637.84

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