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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,729.48, 45,164.52 and 19,300.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,729.48, 45,164.52 and 19,300.10 is: 26,632.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,729.48 : 45,164.52 = 19,300.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,729.48/45,164.52 = 19,300.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,729.48x = 45,164.52 × 19,300.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,729.48x = 871,679,752.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,679,752.45/32,729.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,632.86

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