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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,741.88, 45,189.23 and 19,316.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,741.88, 45,189.23 and 19,316.43 is: 26,659.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,741.88 : 45,189.23 = 19,316.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,741.88/45,189.23 = 19,316.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,741.88x = 45,189.23 × 19,316.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,741.88x = 872,894,501.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,894,501.47/32,741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,659.88

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