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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,609.40, 45,011.66 and 19,179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,609.40, 45,011.66 and 19,179.96 is: 26,474.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,609.40 : 45,011.66 = 19,179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,609.40/45,011.66 = 19,179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,609.40x = 45,011.66 × 19,179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,609.40x = 863,321,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,321,838.33/32,609.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,474.63

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