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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,632.34, 45,036.59 and 19,202.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,632.34, 45,036.59 and 19,202.94 is: 26,502.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,632.34 : 45,036.59 = 19,202.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,632.34/45,036.59 = 19,202.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,632.34x = 45,036.59 × 19,202.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,632.34x = 864,834,839.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,834,839.56/32,632.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,502.39

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