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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,801.68, 45,263.04 and 19,187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,801.68, 45,263.04 and 19,187.72 is: 26,477.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,801.68 : 45,263.04 = 19,187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,801.68/45,263.04 = 19,187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,801.68x = 45,263.04 × 19,187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,801.68x = 868,494,537.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,494,537.87/32,801.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,477.14

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