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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,657.46, 45,070.50 and 19,232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,657.46, 45,070.50 and 19,232.94 is: 26,543.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,657.46 : 45,070.50 = 19,232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,657.46/45,070.50 = 19,232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,657.46x = 45,070.50 × 19,232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,657.46x = 866,838,222.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,838,222.27/32,657.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,543.34

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