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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,616.66, 45,011.17 and 19,188.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,616.66, 45,011.17 and 19,188.42 is: 26,480.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,616.66 : 45,011.17 = 19,188.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,616.66/45,011.17 = 19,188.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,616.66x = 45,011.17 × 19,188.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,616.66x = 863,693,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,693,234.65/32,616.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,480.13

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