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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,741.92, 45,181.78 and 19,313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,741.92, 45,181.78 and 19,313.72 is: 26,651.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,741.92 : 45,181.78 = 19,313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,741.92/45,181.78 = 19,313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,741.92x = 45,181.78 × 19,313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,741.92x = 872,628,248.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,628,248.02/32,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,651.71

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