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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,621.41, 45,016.77 and 19,193.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,621.41, 45,016.77 and 19,193.53 is: 26,486.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,621.41 : 45,016.77 = 19,193.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,621.41/45,016.77 = 19,193.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,621.41x = 45,016.77 × 19,193.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,621.41x = 864,030,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,030,725.50/32,621.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,486.61

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