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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.76, 45,001.68 and 19,183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.76, 45,001.68 and 19,183.52 is: 26,471.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.76 : 45,001.68 = 19,183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.76/45,001.68 = 19,183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.76x = 45,001.68 × 19,183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.76x = 863,290,628.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,290,628.31/32,611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,471.76

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