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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,618.41, 45,009.20 and 19,184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,618.41, 45,009.20 and 19,184.77 is: 26,472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,618.41 : 45,009.20 = 19,184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,618.41/45,009.20 = 19,184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,618.41x = 45,009.20 × 19,184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,618.41x = 863,491,000.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,491,000.93/32,618.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,472.50

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