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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,646.16, 45,040.62 and 19,213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,646.16, 45,040.62 and 19,213.12 is: 26,507.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,646.16 : 45,040.62 = 19,213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,646.16/45,040.62 = 19,213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,646.16x = 45,040.62 × 19,213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,646.16x = 865,370,836.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,370,836.93/32,646.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,507.58

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