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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,926.82, 45,436.14 and 19,317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,926.82, 45,436.14 and 19,317.60 is: 26,656.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,926.82 : 45,436.14 = 19,317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,926.82/45,436.14 = 19,317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,926.82x = 45,436.14 × 19,317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,926.82x = 877,717,178.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,717,178.06/32,926.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,656.60

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