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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,668.92, 45,081.33 and 19,237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,668.92, 45,081.33 and 19,237.08 is: 26,546.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,668.92 : 45,081.33 = 19,237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,668.92/45,081.33 = 19,237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,668.92x = 45,081.33 × 19,237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,668.92x = 867,233,151.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,233,151.72/32,668.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,546.12

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