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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,784.16, 45,241.56 and 19,173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,784.16, 45,241.56 and 19,173.52 is: 26,459.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,784.16 : 45,241.56 = 19,173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,784.16/45,241.56 = 19,173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,784.16x = 45,241.56 × 19,173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,784.16x = 867,439,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,439,955.49/32,784.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,459.12

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