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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,628.49, 45,023.52 and 19,196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,628.49, 45,023.52 and 19,196.80 is: 26,489.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,628.49 : 45,023.52 = 19,196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,628.49/45,023.52 = 19,196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,628.49x = 45,023.52 × 19,196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,628.49x = 864,307,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,307,508.74/32,628.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,489.35

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