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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,662.25, 45,072.60 and 19,234.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,662.25, 45,072.60 and 19,234.07 is: 26,542.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,662.25 : 45,072.60 = 19,234.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,662.25/45,072.60 = 19,234.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,662.25x = 45,072.60 × 19,234.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,662.25x = 866,929,543.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,929,543.48/32,662.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,542.25

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