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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,649.74, 45,057.14 and 19,037.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,649.74, 45,057.14 and 19,037.41 is: 26,271.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,649.74 : 45,057.14 = 19,037.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,649.74/45,057.14 = 19,037.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,649.74x = 45,057.14 × 19,037.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,649.74x = 857,771,216.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,771,216.03/32,649.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,271.92

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