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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,612.88, 45,005.87 and 19,008.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,612.88, 45,005.87 and 19,008.97 is: 26,232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,612.88 : 45,005.87 = 19,008.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,612.88/45,005.87 = 19,008.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,612.88x = 45,005.87 × 19,008.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,612.88x = 855,515,232.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,515,232.65/32,612.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,232.43

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