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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,672.06, 45,080.51 and 19,238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,672.06, 45,080.51 and 19,238.42 is: 26,544.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,672.06 : 45,080.51 = 19,238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,672.06/45,080.51 = 19,238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,672.06x = 45,080.51 × 19,238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,672.06x = 867,277,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,277,463.60/32,672.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,544.93

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