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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,812.08, 45,265.19 and 19,374.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,812.08, 45,265.19 and 19,374.38 is: 26,727.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,812.08 : 45,265.19 = 19,374.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,812.08/45,265.19 = 19,374.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,812.08x = 45,265.19 × 19,374.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,812.08x = 876,984,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,984,991.83/32,812.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,727.50

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