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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,794.36, 45,246.54 and 19,366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,794.36, 45,246.54 and 19,366.72 is: 26,720.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,794.36 : 45,246.54 = 19,366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,794.36/45,246.54 = 19,366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,794.36x = 45,246.54 × 19,366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,794.36x = 876,277,071.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,277,071.15/32,794.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,720.36

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