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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,745.84, 45,190.17 and 19,315.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,745.84, 45,190.17 and 19,315.86 is: 26,656.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,745.84 : 45,190.17 = 19,315.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,745.84/45,190.17 = 19,315.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,745.84x = 45,190.17 × 19,315.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,745.84x = 872,886,997.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,886,997.10/32,745.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,656.42

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