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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,779.26, 45,228.60 and 19,164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,779.26, 45,228.60 and 19,164.68 is: 26,443.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,779.26 : 45,228.60 = 19,164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,779.26/45,228.60 = 19,164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,779.26x = 45,228.60 × 19,164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,779.26x = 866,791,589.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,791,589.31/32,779.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,443.29

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