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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,646.62, 45,062.52 and 19,216.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,646.62, 45,062.52 and 19,216.82 is: 26,525.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,646.62 : 45,062.52 = 19,216.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,646.62/45,062.52 = 19,216.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,646.62x = 45,062.52 × 19,216.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,646.62x = 865,958,335.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,958,335.59/32,646.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,525.21

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