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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,789.24, 45,233.79 and 19,351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,789.24, 45,233.79 and 19,351.34 is: 26,695.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,789.24 : 45,233.79 = 19,351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,789.24/45,233.79 = 19,351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,789.24x = 45,233.79 × 19,351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,789.24x = 875,334,429.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,334,429.52/32,789.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,695.78

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