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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,638.20, 45,030.08 and 19,023.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,638.20, 45,030.08 and 19,023.13 is: 26,245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,638.20 : 45,030.08 = 19,023.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,638.20/45,030.08 = 19,023.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,638.20x = 45,030.08 × 19,023.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,638.20x = 856,613,065.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,613,065.75/32,638.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,245.72

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