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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,737.62, 45,176.45 and 19,126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,737.62, 45,176.45 and 19,126.92 is: 26,394.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,737.62 : 45,176.45 = 19,126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,737.62/45,176.45 = 19,126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,737.62x = 45,176.45 × 19,126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,737.62x = 864,086,345.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,086,345.03/32,737.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,394.29

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