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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,663.82, 45,070.11 and 19,237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,663.82, 45,070.11 and 19,237.26 is: 26,543.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,663.82 : 45,070.11 = 19,237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,663.82/45,070.11 = 19,237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,663.82x = 45,070.11 × 19,237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,663.82x = 867,025,424.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,025,424.30/32,663.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,543.91

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