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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,750.73, 45,196.17 and 19,139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,750.73, 45,196.17 and 19,139.57 is: 26,412.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,750.73 : 45,196.17 = 19,139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,750.73/45,196.17 = 19,139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,750.73x = 45,196.17 × 19,139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,750.73x = 865,035,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,035,131.18/32,750.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,412.70

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