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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,735.67, 45,177.03 and 19,314.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,735.67, 45,177.03 and 19,314.78 is: 26,655.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,735.67 : 45,177.03 = 19,314.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,735.67/45,177.03 = 19,314.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,735.67x = 45,177.03 × 19,314.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,735.67x = 872,584,395.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,584,395.50/32,735.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,655.46

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