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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,666.15, 45,082.64 and 19,241.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,666.15, 45,082.64 and 19,241.63 is: 26,555.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,666.15 : 45,082.64 = 19,241.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,666.15/45,082.64 = 19,241.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,666.15x = 45,082.64 × 19,241.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,666.15x = 867,463,382.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,463,382.10/32,666.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,555.42

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