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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,671.20, 45,079.29 and 19,237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,671.20, 45,079.29 and 19,237.54 is: 26,543.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,671.20 : 45,079.29 = 19,237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,671.20/45,079.29 = 19,237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,671.20x = 45,079.29 × 19,237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,671.20x = 867,214,644.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,214,644.55/32,671.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,543.71

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