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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,628.35, 45,026.19 and 19,196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,628.35, 45,026.19 and 19,196.52 is: 26,490.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,628.35 : 45,026.19 = 19,196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,628.35/45,026.19 = 19,196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,628.35x = 45,026.19 × 19,196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,628.35x = 864,346,156.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,346,156.86/32,628.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,490.65

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