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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,641.17, 45,048.43 and 19,215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,641.17, 45,048.43 and 19,215.73 is: 26,519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,641.17 : 45,048.43 = 19,215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,641.17/45,048.43 = 19,215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,641.17x = 45,048.43 × 19,215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,641.17x = 865,638,467.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,638,467.80/32,641.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,519.84

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