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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,832.36, 45,301.94 and 19,396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,832.36, 45,301.94 and 19,396.88 is: 26,763.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,832.36 : 45,301.94 = 19,396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,832.36/45,301.94 = 19,396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,832.36x = 45,301.94 × 19,396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,832.36x = 878,716,293.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,716,293.95/32,832.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,763.73

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