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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,667.99, 45,065.21 and 19,238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,667.99, 45,065.21 and 19,238.60 is: 26,539.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,667.99 : 45,065.21 = 19,238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,667.99/45,065.21 = 19,238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,667.99x = 45,065.21 × 19,238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,667.99x = 866,991,227.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,991,227.59/32,667.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,539.47

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