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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,802.86, 45,266.65 and 19,378.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,802.86, 45,266.65 and 19,378.44 is: 26,741.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,802.86 : 45,266.65 = 19,378.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,802.86/45,266.65 = 19,378.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,802.86x = 45,266.65 × 19,378.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,802.86x = 877,197,012.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,197,012.58/32,802.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,741.48

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