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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,732.67, 45,172.56 and 19,304.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,732.67, 45,172.56 and 19,304.49 is: 26,641.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,732.67 : 45,172.56 = 19,304.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,732.67/45,172.56 = 19,304.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,732.67x = 45,172.56 × 19,304.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,732.67x = 872,033,006.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,033,006.93/32,732.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,641.06

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