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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,799.68, 45,260.28 and 19,185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,799.68, 45,260.28 and 19,185.72 is: 26,474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,799.68 : 45,260.28 = 19,185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,799.68/45,260.28 = 19,185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,799.68x = 45,260.28 × 19,185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,799.68x = 868,351,059.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,351,059.20/32,799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,474.38

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