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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,638.14, 45,053.01 and 19,209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,638.14, 45,053.01 and 19,209.96 is: 26,517.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,638.14 : 45,053.01 = 19,209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,638.14/45,053.01 = 19,209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,638.14x = 45,053.01 × 19,209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,638.14x = 865,466,519.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,466,519.98/32,638.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,517.03

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