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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,742.07, 45,189.49 and 19,316.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,742.07, 45,189.49 and 19,316.62 is: 26,660.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,742.07 : 45,189.49 = 19,316.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,742.07/45,189.49 = 19,316.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,742.07x = 45,189.49 × 19,316.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,742.07x = 872,908,045.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,908,045.06/32,742.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,660.14

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