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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,777.83, 45,221.74 and 19,342.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,777.83, 45,221.74 and 19,342.36 is: 26,685.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,777.83 : 45,221.74 = 19,342.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,777.83/45,221.74 = 19,342.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,777.83x = 45,221.74 × 19,342.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,777.83x = 874,695,291.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,695,291.88/32,777.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,685.58

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