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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,622.98, 45,017.58 and 19,191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,622.98, 45,017.58 and 19,191.64 is: 26,483.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,622.98 : 45,017.58 = 19,191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,622.98/45,017.58 = 19,191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,622.98x = 45,017.58 × 19,191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,622.98x = 863,961,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,961,189.03/32,622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,483.21

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