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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,761.44, 45,211.50 and 19,335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,761.44, 45,211.50 and 19,335.96 is: 26,684.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,761.44 : 45,211.50 = 19,335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,761.44/45,211.50 = 19,335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,761.44x = 45,211.50 × 19,335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,761.44x = 874,207,755.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,207,755.54/32,761.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,684.05

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