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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,744.34, 45,188.10 and 19,314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,744.34, 45,188.10 and 19,314.36 is: 26,654.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,744.34 : 45,188.10 = 19,314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,744.34/45,188.10 = 19,314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,744.34x = 45,188.10 × 19,314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,744.34x = 872,779,231.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,779,231.12/32,744.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,654.35

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