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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,655.21, 45,073.50 and 19,234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,655.21, 45,073.50 and 19,234.20 is: 26,548.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,655.21 : 45,073.50 = 19,234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,655.21/45,073.50 = 19,234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,655.21x = 45,073.50 × 19,234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,655.21x = 866,952,713.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,952,713.70/32,655.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,548.68

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