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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,732.92, 45,173.19 and 19,312.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,732.92, 45,173.19 and 19,312.03 is: 26,651.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,732.92 : 45,173.19 = 19,312.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,732.92/45,173.19 = 19,312.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,732.92x = 45,173.19 × 19,312.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,732.92x = 872,386,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,386,000.48/32,732.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,651.64

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