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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,801.99, 45,265.44 and 19,377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,801.99, 45,265.44 and 19,377.56 is: 26,740.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,801.99 : 45,265.44 = 19,377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,801.99/45,265.44 = 19,377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,801.99x = 45,265.44 × 19,377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,801.99x = 877,133,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,133,553.20/32,801.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,740.25

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