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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,723.19, 45,151.02 and 19,289.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,723.19, 45,151.02 and 19,289.55 is: 26,615.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,723.19 : 45,151.02 = 19,289.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,723.19/45,151.02 = 19,289.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,723.19x = 45,151.02 × 19,289.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,723.19x = 870,942,857.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,942,857.84/32,723.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,615.46

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