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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,734.28, 45,171.09 and 19,304.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,734.28, 45,171.09 and 19,304.88 is: 26,639.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,734.28 : 45,171.09 = 19,304.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,734.28/45,171.09 = 19,304.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,734.28x = 45,171.09 × 19,304.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,734.28x = 872,022,471.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,022,471.92/32,734.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,639.43

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