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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,727.38, 45,165.60 and 19,306.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,727.38, 45,165.60 and 19,306.49 is: 26,644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,727.38 : 45,165.60 = 19,306.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,727.38/45,165.60 = 19,306.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,727.38x = 45,165.60 × 19,306.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,727.38x = 871,988,978.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,988,978.92/32,727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,644.02

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