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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,735.88, 45,173.50 and 19,307.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,735.88, 45,173.50 and 19,307.72 is: 26,643.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,735.88 : 45,173.50 = 19,307.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,735.88/45,173.50 = 19,307.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,735.88x = 45,173.50 × 19,307.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,735.88x = 872,197,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,197,289.42/32,735.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,643.47

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