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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,636.95, 45,028.35 and 19,021.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,636.95, 45,028.35 and 19,021.88 is: 26,244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,636.95 : 45,028.35 = 19,021.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,636.95/45,028.35 = 19,021.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,636.95x = 45,028.35 × 19,021.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,636.95x = 856,524,110.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,524,110.49/32,636.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,244.00

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