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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,657.21, 45,076.26 and 19,236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,657.21, 45,076.26 and 19,236.20 is: 26,551.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,657.21 : 45,076.26 = 19,236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,657.21/45,076.26 = 19,236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,657.21x = 45,076.26 × 19,236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,657.21x = 867,095,952.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,095,952.61/32,657.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,551.44

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