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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,826.62, 45,300.69 and 19,402.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,826.62, 45,300.69 and 19,402.71 is: 26,775.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,826.62 : 45,300.69 = 19,402.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,826.62/45,300.69 = 19,402.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,826.62x = 45,300.69 × 19,402.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,826.62x = 878,956,150.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,956,150.87/32,826.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,775.72

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