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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,803.16, 45,274.16 and 19,373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,803.16, 45,274.16 and 19,373.52 is: 26,738.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,803.16 : 45,274.16 = 19,373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,803.16/45,274.16 = 19,373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,803.16x = 45,274.16 × 19,373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,803.16x = 877,119,844.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,119,844.24/32,803.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,738.88

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