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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,729.05, 45,171.97 and 19,299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,729.05, 45,171.97 and 19,299.50 is: 26,636.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,729.05 : 45,171.97 = 19,299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,729.05/45,171.97 = 19,299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,729.05x = 45,171.97 × 19,299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,729.05x = 871,796,435.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,796,435.02/32,729.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,636.78

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