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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,620.79, 45,000.22 and 19,183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,620.79, 45,000.22 and 19,183.49 is: 26,463.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,620.79 : 45,000.22 = 19,183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,620.79/45,000.22 = 19,183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,620.79x = 45,000.22 × 19,183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,620.79x = 863,261,270.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,261,270.37/32,620.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,463.53

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