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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,667.40, 45,084.36 and 19,242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,667.40, 45,084.36 and 19,242.88 is: 26,557.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,667.40 : 45,084.36 = 19,242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,667.40/45,084.36 = 19,242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,667.40x = 45,084.36 × 19,242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,667.40x = 867,552,929.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,552,929.36/32,667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,557.15

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