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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,785.16, 45,242.94 and 19,174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,785.16, 45,242.94 and 19,174.52 is: 26,460.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,785.16 : 45,242.94 = 19,174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,785.16/45,242.94 = 19,174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,785.16x = 45,242.94 × 19,174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,785.16x = 867,511,657.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,511,657.89/32,785.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,460.50

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