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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,805.95, 45,278.60 and 19,376.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,805.95, 45,278.60 and 19,376.55 is: 26,743.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,805.95 : 45,278.60 = 19,376.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,805.95/45,278.60 = 19,376.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,805.95x = 45,278.60 × 19,376.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,805.95x = 877,342,959.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,342,959.95/32,805.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,743.41

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