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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,646.30, 45,051.25 and 19,036.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,646.30, 45,051.25 and 19,036.88 is: 26,270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,646.30 : 45,051.25 = 19,036.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,646.30/45,051.25 = 19,036.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,646.30x = 45,051.25 × 19,036.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,646.30x = 857,635,240.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,635,240.10/32,646.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,270.52

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