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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,738.06, 45,176.40 and 19,306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,738.06, 45,176.40 and 19,306.24 is: 26,641.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,738.06 : 45,176.40 = 19,306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,738.06/45,176.40 = 19,306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,738.06x = 45,176.40 × 19,306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,738.06x = 872,186,307.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,186,307.80/32,738.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,641.35

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