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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,725.50, 45,155.76 and 19,294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,725.50, 45,155.76 and 19,294.94 is: 26,623.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,725.50 : 45,155.76 = 19,294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,725.50/45,155.76 = 19,294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,725.50x = 45,155.76 × 19,294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,725.50x = 871,277,679.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,277,679.85/32,725.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,623.82

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