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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,662.44, 45,071.64 and 19,231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,662.44, 45,071.64 and 19,231.56 is: 26,538.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,662.44 : 45,071.64 = 19,231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,662.44/45,071.64 = 19,231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,662.44x = 45,071.64 × 19,231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,662.44x = 866,797,948.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,797,948.96/32,662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,538.06

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