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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,624.86, 45,021.55 and 19,012.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,624.86, 45,021.55 and 19,012.03 is: 26,236.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,624.86 : 45,021.55 = 19,012.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,624.86/45,021.55 = 19,012.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,624.86x = 45,021.55 × 19,012.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,624.86x = 855,951,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,951,188.06/32,624.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,236.16

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