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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,764.74, 45,215.10 and 19,336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,764.74, 45,215.10 and 19,336.02 is: 26,683.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,764.74 : 45,215.10 = 19,336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,764.74/45,215.10 = 19,336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,764.74x = 45,215.10 × 19,336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,764.74x = 874,280,077.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,280,077.90/32,764.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,683.57

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