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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,745.24, 45,193.90 and 19,319.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,745.24, 45,193.90 and 19,319.82 is: 26,664.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,745.24 : 45,193.90 = 19,319.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,745.24/45,193.90 = 19,319.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,745.24x = 45,193.90 × 19,319.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,745.24x = 873,138,013.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,138,013.10/32,745.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,664.58

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