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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,669.40, 45,087.12 and 19,244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,669.40, 45,087.12 and 19,244.88 is: 26,559.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,669.40 : 45,087.12 = 19,244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,669.40/45,087.12 = 19,244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,669.40x = 45,087.12 × 19,244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,669.40x = 867,696,213.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,696,213.95/32,669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,559.91

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