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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,779.80, 45,224.46 and 19,344.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,779.80, 45,224.46 and 19,344.33 is: 26,688.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,779.80 : 45,224.46 = 19,344.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,779.80/45,224.46 = 19,344.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,779.80x = 45,224.46 × 19,344.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,779.80x = 874,836,878.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,836,878.31/32,779.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,688.29

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