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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,813.88, 45,277.80 and 19,383.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,813.88, 45,277.80 and 19,383.26 is: 26,745.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,813.88 : 45,277.80 = 19,383.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,813.88/45,277.80 = 19,383.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,813.88x = 45,277.80 × 19,383.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,813.88x = 877,631,369.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,631,369.63/32,813.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,745.74

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