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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,647.88, 45,058.32 and 19,220.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,647.88, 45,058.32 and 19,220.37 is: 26,526.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,647.88 : 45,058.32 = 19,220.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,647.88/45,058.32 = 19,220.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,647.88x = 45,058.32 × 19,220.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,647.88x = 866,037,581.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,037,581.98/32,647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,526.61

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