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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,624.64, 45,019.86 and 19,193.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,624.64, 45,019.86 and 19,193.29 is: 26,485.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,624.64 : 45,019.86 = 19,193.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,624.64/45,019.86 = 19,193.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,624.64x = 45,019.86 × 19,193.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,624.64x = 864,079,369.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,079,369.10/32,624.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,485.49

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