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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,623.54, 45,019.73 and 19,010.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,623.54, 45,019.73 and 19,010.71 is: 26,234.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,623.54 : 45,019.73 = 19,010.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,623.54/45,019.73 = 19,010.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,623.54x = 45,019.73 × 19,010.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,623.54x = 855,857,288.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,857,288.46/32,623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,234.35

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