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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,762.34, 45,209.70 and 19,332.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,762.34, 45,209.70 and 19,332.90 is: 26,678.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,762.34 : 45,209.70 = 19,332.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,762.34/45,209.70 = 19,332.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,762.34x = 45,209.70 × 19,332.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,762.34x = 874,034,609.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,034,609.13/32,762.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,678.03

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