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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,760.44, 45,207.58 and 19,328.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,760.44, 45,207.58 and 19,328.61 is: 26,672.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,760.44 : 45,207.58 = 19,328.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,760.44/45,207.58 = 19,328.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,760.44x = 45,207.58 × 19,328.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,760.44x = 873,799,682.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,799,682.86/32,760.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,672.40

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