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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,750.44, 45,196.34 and 19,324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,750.44, 45,196.34 and 19,324.96 is: 26,668.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,750.44 : 45,196.34 = 19,324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,750.44/45,196.34 = 19,324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,750.44x = 45,196.34 × 19,324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,750.44x = 873,417,462.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,417,462.65/32,750.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,668.88

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