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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,741.77, 45,189.06 and 19,316.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,741.77, 45,189.06 and 19,316.31 is: 26,659.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,741.77 : 45,189.06 = 19,316.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,741.77/45,189.06 = 19,316.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,741.77x = 45,189.06 × 19,316.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,741.77x = 872,885,569.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,885,569.04/32,741.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,659.70

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