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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,632.71, 45,037.11 and 19,203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,632.71, 45,037.11 and 19,203.32 is: 26,502.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,632.71 : 45,037.11 = 19,203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,632.71/45,037.11 = 19,203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,632.71x = 45,037.11 × 19,203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,632.71x = 864,861,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,861,810.02/32,632.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,502.91

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