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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,666.82, 45,074.25 and 19,240.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,666.82, 45,074.25 and 19,240.26 is: 26,548.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,666.82 : 45,074.25 = 19,240.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,666.82/45,074.25 = 19,240.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,666.82x = 45,074.25 × 19,240.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,666.82x = 867,240,289.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,240,289.31/32,666.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,548.05

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