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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,655.38, 45,057.13 and 19,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,655.38, 45,057.13 and 19,227.20 is: 26,529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,655.38 : 45,057.13 = 19,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,655.38/45,057.13 = 19,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,655.38x = 45,057.13 × 19,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,655.38x = 866,322,176.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,322,176.58/32,655.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,529.24

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