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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,746.95, 45,196.22 and 19,321.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,746.95, 45,196.22 and 19,321.49 is: 26,666.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,746.95 : 45,196.22 = 19,321.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,746.95/45,196.22 = 19,321.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,746.95x = 45,196.22 × 19,321.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,746.95x = 873,258,474.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,258,474.06/32,746.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,666.86

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