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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,656.91, 45,070.67 and 19,229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,656.91, 45,070.67 and 19,229.40 is: 26,539.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,656.91 : 45,070.67 = 19,229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,656.91/45,070.67 = 19,229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,656.91x = 45,070.67 × 19,229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,656.91x = 866,681,989.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,681,989.77/32,656.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,539.01

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