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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,782.34, 45,237.30 and 19,352.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,782.34, 45,237.30 and 19,352.90 is: 26,705.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,782.34 : 45,237.30 = 19,352.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,782.34/45,237.30 = 19,352.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,782.34x = 45,237.30 × 19,352.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,782.34x = 875,472,943.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,472,943.17/32,782.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,705.63

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