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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,633.84, 45,033.81 and 19,205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,633.84, 45,033.81 and 19,205.88 is: 26,503.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,633.84 : 45,033.81 = 19,205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,633.84/45,033.81 = 19,205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,633.84x = 45,033.81 × 19,205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,633.84x = 864,913,950.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,913,950.80/32,633.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,503.60

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