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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,736.96, 45,176.40 and 19,306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,736.96, 45,176.40 and 19,306.08 is: 26,642.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,736.96 : 45,176.40 = 19,306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,736.96/45,176.40 = 19,306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,736.96x = 45,176.40 × 19,306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,736.96x = 872,179,192.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,179,192.51/32,736.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,642.03

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