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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,749.30, 45,194.05 and 19,320.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,749.30, 45,194.05 and 19,320.58 is: 26,662.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,749.30 : 45,194.05 = 19,320.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,749.30/45,194.05 = 19,320.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,749.30x = 45,194.05 × 19,320.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,749.30x = 873,175,258.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,175,258.55/32,749.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,662.41

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