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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,793.51, 45,253.16 and 19,359.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,793.51, 45,253.16 and 19,359.87 is: 26,715.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,793.51 : 45,253.16 = 19,359.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,793.51/45,253.16 = 19,359.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,793.51x = 45,253.16 × 19,359.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,793.51x = 876,095,197.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,095,197.89/32,793.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,715.51

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