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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,616.37, 45,009.26 and 19,005.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,616.37, 45,009.26 and 19,005.71 is: 26,227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,616.37 : 45,009.26 = 19,005.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,616.37/45,009.26 = 19,005.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,616.37x = 45,009.26 × 19,005.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,616.37x = 855,433,047.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,433,047.11/32,616.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,227.11

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