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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,647.24, 45,052.77 and 19,219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,647.24, 45,052.77 and 19,219.06 is: 26,522.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,647.24 : 45,052.77 = 19,219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,647.24/45,052.77 = 19,219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,647.24x = 45,052.77 × 19,219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,647.24x = 865,871,889.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,871,889.80/32,647.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,522.05

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