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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,737.51, 45,175.75 and 19,309.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,737.51, 45,175.75 and 19,309.33 is: 26,645.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,737.51 : 45,175.75 = 19,309.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,737.51/45,175.75 = 19,309.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,737.51x = 45,175.75 × 19,309.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,737.51x = 872,313,464.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,313,464.75/32,737.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,645.69

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