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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,668.56, 45,092.88 and 19,238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,668.56, 45,092.88 and 19,238.88 is: 26,555.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,668.56 : 45,092.88 = 19,238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,668.56/45,092.88 = 19,238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,668.56x = 45,092.88 × 19,238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,668.56x = 867,536,507.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,536,507.17/32,668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,555.70

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