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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,637.20, 45,028.70 and 19,022.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,637.20, 45,028.70 and 19,022.13 is: 26,244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,637.20 : 45,028.70 = 19,022.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,637.20/45,028.70 = 19,022.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,637.20x = 45,028.70 × 19,022.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,637.20x = 856,541,930.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,541,930.21/32,637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,244.35

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