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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,741.06, 45,180.54 and 19,309.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,741.06, 45,180.54 and 19,309.24 is: 26,645.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,741.06 : 45,180.54 = 19,309.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,741.06/45,180.54 = 19,309.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,741.06x = 45,180.54 × 19,309.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,741.06x = 872,401,890.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,401,890.19/32,741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,645.50

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