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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,790.36, 45,248.32 and 19,360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,790.36, 45,248.32 and 19,360.92 is: 26,716.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,790.36 : 45,248.32 = 19,360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,790.36/45,248.32 = 19,360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,790.36x = 45,248.32 × 19,360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,790.36x = 876,049,103.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,049,103.65/32,790.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,716.67

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