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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,641.04, 45,048.26 and 19,215.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,641.04, 45,048.26 and 19,215.61 is: 26,519.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,641.04 : 45,048.26 = 19,215.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,641.04/45,048.26 = 19,215.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,641.04x = 45,048.26 × 19,215.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,641.04x = 865,629,795.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,629,795.34/32,641.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,519.68

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