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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,747.74, 45,197.35 and 19,322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,747.74, 45,197.35 and 19,322.32 is: 26,668.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,747.74 : 45,197.35 = 19,322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,747.74/45,197.35 = 19,322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,747.74x = 45,197.35 × 19,322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,747.74x = 873,317,659.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,317,659.85/32,747.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,668.03

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