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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,659.03, 45,058.82 and 19,043.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,659.03, 45,058.82 and 19,043.99 is: 26,274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,659.03 : 45,058.82 = 19,043.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,659.03/45,058.82 = 19,043.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,659.03x = 45,058.82 × 19,043.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,659.03x = 858,099,734.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,099,734.92/32,659.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,274.50

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