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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,646.92, 45,056.39 and 19,221.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,646.92, 45,056.39 and 19,221.53 is: 26,527.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,646.92 : 45,056.39 = 19,221.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,646.92/45,056.39 = 19,221.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,646.92x = 45,056.39 × 19,221.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,646.92x = 866,052,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,052,430.69/32,646.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,527.85

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