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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,724.98, 45,159.82 and 19,296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,724.98, 45,159.82 and 19,296.80 is: 26,629.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,724.98 : 45,159.82 = 19,296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,724.98/45,159.82 = 19,296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,724.98x = 45,159.82 × 19,296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,724.98x = 871,439,740.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,439,740.53/32,724.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,629.19

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