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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,616.41, 45,010.83 and 19,188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,616.41, 45,010.83 and 19,188.17 is: 26,479.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,616.41 : 45,010.83 = 19,188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,616.41/45,010.83 = 19,188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,616.41x = 45,010.83 × 19,188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,616.41x = 863,675,361.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,675,361.94/32,616.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,479.78

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