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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,617.16, 45,011.86 and 19,188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,617.16, 45,011.86 and 19,188.92 is: 26,480.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,617.16 : 45,011.86 = 19,188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,617.16/45,011.86 = 19,188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,617.16x = 45,011.86 × 19,188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,617.16x = 863,728,980.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,728,980.59/32,617.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,480.82

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