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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,662.17, 45,072.99 and 19,052.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,662.17, 45,072.99 and 19,052.82 is: 26,292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,662.17 : 45,072.99 = 19,052.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,662.17/45,072.99 = 19,052.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,662.17x = 45,072.99 × 19,052.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,662.17x = 858,767,565.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,767,565.33/32,662.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,292.42

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