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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,802.58, 45,279.26 and 19,373.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,802.58, 45,279.26 and 19,373.90 is: 26,742.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,802.58 : 45,279.26 = 19,373.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,802.58/45,279.26 = 19,373.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,802.58x = 45,279.26 × 19,373.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,802.58x = 877,235,855.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,235,855.31/32,802.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,742.89

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