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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,617.44, 45,020.93 and 19,193.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,617.44, 45,020.93 and 19,193.01 is: 26,491.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,617.44 : 45,020.93 = 19,193.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,617.44/45,020.93 = 19,193.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,617.44x = 45,020.93 × 19,193.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,617.44x = 864,087,063.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,087,063.73/32,617.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,491.57

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