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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,739.06, 45,177.78 and 19,307.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,739.06, 45,177.78 and 19,307.24 is: 26,642.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,739.06 : 45,177.78 = 19,307.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,739.06/45,177.78 = 19,307.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,739.06x = 45,177.78 × 19,307.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,739.06x = 872,258,241.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,258,241.13/32,739.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,642.74

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