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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,822.20, 45,287.32 and 19,384.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,822.20, 45,287.32 and 19,384.28 is: 26,745.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,822.20 : 45,287.32 = 19,384.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,822.20/45,287.32 = 19,384.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,822.20x = 45,287.32 × 19,384.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,822.20x = 877,862,091.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,862,091.33/32,822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,745.99

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