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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,657.68, 45,077.70 and 19,227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,657.68, 45,077.70 and 19,227.88 is: 26,540.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,657.68 : 45,077.70 = 19,227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,657.68/45,077.70 = 19,227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,657.68x = 45,077.70 × 19,227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,657.68x = 866,748,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,748,606.28/32,657.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,540.42

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