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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,642.67, 45,050.51 and 19,217.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,642.67, 45,050.51 and 19,217.23 is: 26,521.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,642.67 : 45,050.51 = 19,217.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,642.67/45,050.51 = 19,217.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,642.67x = 45,050.51 × 19,217.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,642.67x = 865,746,012.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,746,012.29/32,642.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,521.91

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