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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,725.98, 45,161.20 and 19,297.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,725.98, 45,161.20 and 19,297.80 is: 26,630.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,725.98 : 45,161.20 = 19,297.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,725.98/45,161.20 = 19,297.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,725.98x = 45,161.20 × 19,297.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,725.98x = 871,511,805.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,511,805.36/32,725.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,630.58

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