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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,646.24, 45,051.39 and 19,218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,646.24, 45,051.39 and 19,218.06 is: 26,520.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,646.24 : 45,051.39 = 19,218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,646.24/45,051.39 = 19,218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,646.24x = 45,051.39 × 19,218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,646.24x = 865,800,316.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,800,316.10/32,646.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,520.67

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