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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,671.56, 45,079.80 and 19,237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,671.56, 45,079.80 and 19,237.92 is: 26,544.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,671.56 : 45,079.80 = 19,237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,671.56/45,079.80 = 19,237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,671.56x = 45,079.80 × 19,237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,671.56x = 867,241,586.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,241,586.02/32,671.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,544.24

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