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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,604.60, 45,005.04 and 19,175.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,604.60, 45,005.04 and 19,175.22 is: 26,468.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,604.60 : 45,005.04 = 19,175.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,604.60/45,005.04 = 19,175.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,604.60x = 45,005.04 × 19,175.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,604.60x = 862,981,543.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,981,543.11/32,604.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,468.09

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