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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,765.84, 45,206.48 and 19,341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,765.84, 45,206.48 and 19,341.72 is: 26,685.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,765.84 : 45,206.48 = 19,341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,765.84/45,206.48 = 19,341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,765.84x = 45,206.48 × 19,341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,765.84x = 874,371,078.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,371,078.35/32,765.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,685.45

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