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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,663.25, 45,073.98 and 19,235.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,663.25, 45,073.98 and 19,235.07 is: 26,543.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,663.25 : 45,073.98 = 19,235.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,663.25/45,073.98 = 19,235.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,663.25x = 45,073.98 × 19,235.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,663.25x = 867,001,160.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,001,160.48/32,663.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,543.63

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