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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,738.62, 45,177.83 and 19,127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,738.62, 45,177.83 and 19,127.92 is: 26,395.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,738.62 : 45,177.83 = 19,127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,738.62/45,177.83 = 19,127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,738.62x = 45,177.83 × 19,127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,738.62x = 864,157,918.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,157,918.01/32,738.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,395.67

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