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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,775.55, 45,236.16 and 19,346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,775.55, 45,236.16 and 19,346.02 is: 26,700.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,775.55 : 45,236.16 = 19,346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,775.55/45,236.16 = 19,346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,775.55x = 45,236.16 × 19,346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,775.55x = 875,139,656.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,139,656.08/32,775.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,700.99

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