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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,812.87, 45,276.42 and 19,382.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,812.87, 45,276.42 and 19,382.26 is: 26,744.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,812.87 : 45,276.42 = 19,382.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,812.87/45,276.42 = 19,382.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,812.87x = 45,276.42 × 19,382.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,812.87x = 877,559,344.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,559,344.31/32,812.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,744.36

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