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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,660.42, 45,072.86 and 19,232.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,660.42, 45,072.86 and 19,232.24 is: 26,541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,660.42 : 45,072.86 = 19,232.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,660.42/45,072.86 = 19,232.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,660.42x = 45,072.86 × 19,232.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,660.42x = 866,851,739.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,851,739.48/32,660.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,541.36

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