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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,643.46, 45,051.51 and 19,217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,643.46, 45,051.51 and 19,217.98 is: 26,522.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,643.46 : 45,051.51 = 19,217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,643.46/45,051.51 = 19,217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,643.46x = 45,051.51 × 19,217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,643.46x = 865,799,018.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,799,018.15/32,643.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,522.89

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