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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,741.27, 45,188.37 and 19,315.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,741.27, 45,188.37 and 19,315.81 is: 26,659.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,741.27 : 45,188.37 = 19,315.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,741.27/45,188.37 = 19,315.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,741.27x = 45,188.37 × 19,315.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,741.27x = 872,849,646.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,849,646.61/32,741.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,659.01

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