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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,632.80, 45,027.54 and 19,206.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,632.80, 45,027.54 and 19,206.78 is: 26,501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,632.80 : 45,027.54 = 19,206.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,632.80/45,027.54 = 19,206.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,632.80x = 45,027.54 × 19,206.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,632.80x = 864,834,054.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,834,054.72/32,632.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,501.99

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