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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.45, 45,063.60 and 19,227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.45, 45,063.60 and 19,227.92 is: 26,536.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.45 : 45,063.60 = 19,227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.45/45,063.60 = 19,227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.45x = 45,063.60 × 19,227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.45x = 866,479,295.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,479,295.71/32,652.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,536.43

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