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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,631.58, 45,035.55 and 19,202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,631.58, 45,035.55 and 19,202.18 is: 26,501.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,631.58 : 45,035.55 = 19,202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,631.58/45,035.55 = 19,202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,631.58x = 45,035.55 × 19,202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,631.58x = 864,780,850.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,780,850.09/32,631.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,501.35

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