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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,623.41, 45,009.78 and 19,197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,623.41, 45,009.78 and 19,197.96 is: 26,486.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,623.41 : 45,009.78 = 19,197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,623.41/45,009.78 = 19,197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,623.41x = 45,009.78 × 19,197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,623.41x = 864,095,956.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,095,956.05/32,623.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,486.99

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