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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,610.24, 45,012.81 and 19,180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,610.24, 45,012.81 and 19,180.83 is: 26,475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,610.24 : 45,012.81 = 19,180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,610.24/45,012.81 = 19,180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,610.24x = 45,012.81 × 19,180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,610.24x = 863,383,056.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,383,056.43/32,610.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,475.83

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