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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,738.51, 45,177.13 and 19,310.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,738.51, 45,177.13 and 19,310.33 is: 26,647.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,738.51 : 45,177.13 = 19,310.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,738.51/45,177.13 = 19,310.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,738.51x = 45,177.13 × 19,310.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,738.51x = 872,385,288.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,385,288.75/32,738.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,647.07

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