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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,656.21, 45,074.88 and 19,235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,656.21, 45,074.88 and 19,235.20 is: 26,550.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,656.21 : 45,074.88 = 19,235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,656.21/45,074.88 = 19,235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,656.21x = 45,074.88 × 19,235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,656.21x = 867,024,331.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,024,331.78/32,656.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,550.06

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