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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,731.42, 45,171.13 and 19,310.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,731.42, 45,171.13 and 19,310.54 is: 26,649.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,731.42 : 45,171.13 = 19,310.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,731.42/45,171.13 = 19,310.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,731.42x = 45,171.13 × 19,310.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,731.42x = 872,278,912.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,278,912.71/32,731.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,649.59

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