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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,813.65, 45,267.45 and 19,375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,813.65, 45,267.45 and 19,375.75 is: 26,729.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,813.65 : 45,267.45 = 19,375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,813.65/45,267.45 = 19,375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,813.65x = 45,267.45 × 19,375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,813.65x = 877,090,568.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,090,568.00/32,813.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,729.45

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