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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,656.72, 45,070.44 and 19,229.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,656.72, 45,070.44 and 19,229.22 is: 26,538.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,656.72 : 45,070.44 = 19,229.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,656.72/45,070.44 = 19,229.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,656.72x = 45,070.44 × 19,229.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,656.72x = 866,669,478.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,669,478.37/32,656.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,538.78

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