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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,745.74, 45,194.58 and 19,320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,745.74, 45,194.58 and 19,320.32 is: 26,665.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,745.74 : 45,194.58 = 19,320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,745.74/45,194.58 = 19,320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,745.74x = 45,194.58 × 19,320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,745.74x = 873,173,747.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,173,747.87/32,745.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,665.26

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