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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,730.06, 45,173.34 and 19,300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,730.06, 45,173.34 and 19,300.50 is: 26,638.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,730.06 : 45,173.34 = 19,300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,730.06/45,173.34 = 19,300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,730.06x = 45,173.34 × 19,300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,730.06x = 871,868,048.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,868,048.67/32,730.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,638.14

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