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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,617.76, 45,009.96 and 19,189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,617.76, 45,009.96 and 19,189.52 is: 26,480.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,617.76 : 45,009.96 = 19,189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,617.76/45,009.96 = 19,189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,617.76x = 45,009.96 × 19,189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,617.76x = 863,719,527.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,719,527.62/32,617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,480.04

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