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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,670.56, 45,078.44 and 19,236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,670.56, 45,078.44 and 19,236.92 is: 26,542.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,670.56 : 45,078.44 = 19,236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,670.56/45,078.44 = 19,236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,670.56x = 45,078.44 × 19,236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,670.56x = 867,170,022.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,170,022.43/32,670.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,542.86

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