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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,732.91, 45,160.64 and 19,117.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,732.91, 45,160.64 and 19,117.82 is: 26,376.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,732.91 : 45,160.64 = 19,117.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,732.91/45,160.64 = 19,117.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,732.91x = 45,160.64 × 19,117.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,732.91x = 863,373,075.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,373,075.61/32,732.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,376.30

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