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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,741.19, 45,175.85 and 19,307.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,741.19, 45,175.85 and 19,307.54 is: 26,640.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,741.19 : 45,175.85 = 19,307.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,741.19/45,175.85 = 19,307.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,741.19x = 45,175.85 × 19,307.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,741.19x = 872,234,530.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,234,530.91/32,741.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,640.28

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