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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,618.94, 45,023.00 and 19,194.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,618.94, 45,023.00 and 19,194.51 is: 26,493.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,618.94 : 45,023.00 = 19,194.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,618.94/45,023.00 = 19,194.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,618.94x = 45,023.00 × 19,194.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,618.94x = 864,194,327.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,194,327.76/32,618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,493.64

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