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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,615.35, 45,003.68 and 19,005.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,615.35, 45,003.68 and 19,005.63 is: 26,224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,615.35 : 45,003.68 = 19,005.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,615.35/45,003.68 = 19,005.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,615.35x = 45,003.68 × 19,005.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,615.35x = 855,323,123.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,323,123.85/32,615.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,224.56

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