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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,621.98, 45,016.20 and 19,190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,621.98, 45,016.20 and 19,190.64 is: 26,481.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,621.98 : 45,016.20 = 19,190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,621.98/45,016.20 = 19,190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,621.98x = 45,016.20 × 19,190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,621.98x = 863,889,603.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,889,603.96/32,621.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,481.83

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