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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,731.98, 45,167.97 and 19,302.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,731.98, 45,167.97 and 19,302.60 is: 26,636.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,731.98 : 45,167.97 = 19,302.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,731.98/45,167.97 = 19,302.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,731.98x = 45,167.97 × 19,302.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,731.98x = 871,859,257.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,859,257.72/32,731.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,636.31

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