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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,621.79, 45,001.60 and 19,184.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,621.79, 45,001.60 and 19,184.49 is: 26,464.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,621.79 : 45,001.60 = 19,184.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,621.79/45,001.60 = 19,184.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,621.79x = 45,001.60 × 19,184.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,621.79x = 863,332,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,332,745.18/32,621.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,464.91

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