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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,666.49, 45,063.14 and 19,237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,666.49, 45,063.14 and 19,237.10 is: 26,537.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,666.49 : 45,063.14 = 19,237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,666.49/45,063.14 = 19,237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,666.49x = 45,063.14 × 19,237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,666.49x = 866,883,808.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,883,808.99/32,666.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,537.40

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