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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,650.44, 45,059.56 and 19,218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,650.44, 45,059.56 and 19,218.60 is: 26,522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,650.44 : 45,059.56 = 19,218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,650.44/45,059.56 = 19,218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,650.44x = 45,059.56 × 19,218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,650.44x = 865,981,659.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,981,659.82/32,650.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,522.82

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