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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,651.24, 45,056.04 and 19,220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,651.24, 45,056.04 and 19,220.36 is: 26,522.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,651.24 : 45,056.04 = 19,220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,651.24/45,056.04 = 19,220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,651.24x = 45,056.04 × 19,220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,651.24x = 865,993,308.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,993,308.97/32,651.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,522.52

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