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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,736.51, 45,174.38 and 19,308.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,736.51, 45,174.38 and 19,308.33 is: 26,644.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,736.51 : 45,174.38 = 19,308.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,736.51/45,174.38 = 19,308.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,736.51x = 45,174.38 × 19,308.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,736.51x = 872,241,740.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,241,740.04/32,736.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,644.31

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