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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,619.76, 45,012.72 and 19,191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,619.76, 45,012.72 and 19,191.52 is: 26,482.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,619.76 : 45,012.72 = 19,191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,619.76/45,012.72 = 19,191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,619.76x = 45,012.72 × 19,191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,619.76x = 863,862,516.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,862,516.13/32,619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,482.80

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