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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,740.06, 45,179.16 and 19,308.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,740.06, 45,179.16 and 19,308.24 is: 26,644.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,740.06 : 45,179.16 = 19,308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,740.06/45,179.16 = 19,308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,740.06x = 45,179.16 × 19,308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,740.06x = 872,330,064.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,330,064.28/32,740.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,644.12

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