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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,732.51, 45,168.86 and 19,304.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,732.51, 45,168.86 and 19,304.33 is: 26,638.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,732.51 : 45,168.86 = 19,304.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,732.51/45,168.86 = 19,304.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,732.51x = 45,168.86 × 19,304.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,732.51x = 871,954,482.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,954,482.64/32,732.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,638.79

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