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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,651.46, 45,062.55 and 19,225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,651.46, 45,062.55 and 19,225.98 is: 26,533.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,651.46 : 45,062.55 = 19,225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,651.46/45,062.55 = 19,225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,651.46x = 45,062.55 × 19,225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,651.46x = 866,371,685.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,371,685.05/32,651.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,533.93

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