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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,656.68, 45,076.32 and 19,226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,656.68, 45,076.32 and 19,226.88 is: 26,539.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,656.68 : 45,076.32 = 19,226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,656.68/45,076.32 = 19,226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,656.68x = 45,076.32 × 19,226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,656.68x = 866,676,995.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,676,995.48/32,656.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,539.04

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