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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,729.73, 45,164.87 and 19,300.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,729.73, 45,164.87 and 19,300.35 is: 26,633.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,729.73 : 45,164.87 = 19,300.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,729.73/45,164.87 = 19,300.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,729.73x = 45,164.87 × 19,300.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,729.73x = 871,697,702.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,697,702.20/32,729.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,633.21

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