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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,744.24, 45,192.51 and 19,318.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,744.24, 45,192.51 and 19,318.82 is: 26,663.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,744.24 : 45,192.51 = 19,318.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,744.24/45,192.51 = 19,318.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,744.24x = 45,192.51 × 19,318.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,744.24x = 873,065,966.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,065,966.04/32,744.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,663.19

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