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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,623.29, 45,003.69 and 19,185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,623.29, 45,003.69 and 19,185.99 is: 26,466.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,623.29 : 45,003.69 = 19,185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,623.29/45,003.69 = 19,185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,623.29x = 45,003.69 × 19,185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,623.29x = 863,440,346.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,440,346.30/32,623.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,466.99

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