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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,622.97, 45,017.56 and 19,191.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,622.97, 45,017.56 and 19,191.62 is: 26,483.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,622.97 : 45,017.56 = 19,191.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,622.97/45,017.56 = 19,191.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,622.97x = 45,017.56 × 19,191.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,622.97x = 863,959,969.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,959,969.41/32,622.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,483.18

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