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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,801.22, 45,262.80 and 19,373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,801.22, 45,262.80 and 19,373.04 is: 26,733.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,801.22 : 45,262.80 = 19,373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,801.22/45,262.80 = 19,373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,801.22x = 45,262.80 × 19,373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,801.22x = 876,878,034.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,878,034.91/32,801.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,733.09

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