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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,788.84, 45,246.27 and 19,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,788.84, 45,246.27 and 19,359.40 is: 26,714.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,788.84 : 45,246.27 = 19,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,788.84/45,246.27 = 19,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,788.84x = 45,246.27 × 19,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,788.84x = 875,940,639.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,940,639.44/32,788.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,714.60

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