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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,641.67, 45,049.13 and 19,216.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,641.67, 45,049.13 and 19,216.23 is: 26,520.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,641.67 : 45,049.13 = 19,216.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,641.67/45,049.13 = 19,216.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,641.67x = 45,049.13 × 19,216.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,641.67x = 865,674,347.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,674,347.30/32,641.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,520.53

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