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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,788.62, 45,255.84 and 19,182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,788.62, 45,255.84 and 19,182.97 is: 26,476.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,788.62 : 45,255.84 = 19,182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,788.62/45,255.84 = 19,182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,788.62x = 45,255.84 × 19,182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,788.62x = 868,141,194.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,141,194.77/32,788.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,476.91

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