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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,732.76, 45,169.20 and 19,304.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,732.76, 45,169.20 and 19,304.58 is: 26,639.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,732.76 : 45,169.20 = 19,304.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,732.76/45,169.20 = 19,304.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,732.76x = 45,169.20 × 19,304.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,732.76x = 871,972,434.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,972,434.94/32,732.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,639.14

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