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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,653.46, 45,064.98 and 19,228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,653.46, 45,064.98 and 19,228.92 is: 26,537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,653.46 : 45,064.98 = 19,228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,653.46/45,064.98 = 19,228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,653.46x = 45,064.98 × 19,228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,653.46x = 866,550,895.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,550,895.22/32,653.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,537.80

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