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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,792.14, 45,258.96 and 19,362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,792.14, 45,258.96 and 19,362.52 is: 26,723.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,792.14 : 45,258.96 = 19,362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,792.14/45,258.96 = 19,362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,792.14x = 45,258.96 × 19,362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,792.14x = 876,327,518.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,327,518.18/32,792.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,723.71

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