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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,606.40, 45,007.52 and 19,176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,606.40, 45,007.52 and 19,176.96 is: 26,470.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,606.40 : 45,007.52 = 19,176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,606.40/45,007.52 = 19,176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,606.40x = 45,007.52 × 19,176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,606.40x = 863,107,410.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,107,410.74/32,606.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,470.49

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