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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,741.74, 45,189.06 and 19,316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,741.74, 45,189.06 and 19,316.32 is: 26,659.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,741.74 : 45,189.06 = 19,316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,741.74/45,189.06 = 19,316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,741.74x = 45,189.06 × 19,316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,741.74x = 872,886,343.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,886,343.46/32,741.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,659.74

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