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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,756.24, 45,202.72 and 19,328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,756.24, 45,202.72 and 19,328.08 is: 26,672.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,756.24 : 45,202.72 = 19,328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,756.24/45,202.72 = 19,328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,756.24x = 45,202.72 × 19,328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,756.24x = 873,681,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,681,788.38/32,756.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,672.22

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