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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,783.58, 45,247.20 and 19,354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,783.58, 45,247.20 and 19,354.02 is: 26,712.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,783.58 : 45,247.20 = 19,354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,783.58/45,247.20 = 19,354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,783.58x = 45,247.20 × 19,354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,783.58x = 875,715,213.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,715,213.74/32,783.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,712.01

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