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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,802.99, 45,266.82 and 19,378.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,802.99, 45,266.82 and 19,378.56 is: 26,741.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,802.99 : 45,266.82 = 19,378.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,802.99/45,266.82 = 19,378.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,802.99x = 45,266.82 × 19,378.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,802.99x = 877,205,787.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,205,787.38/32,802.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,741.64

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