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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,672.07, 45,080.49 and 19,238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,672.07, 45,080.49 and 19,238.42 is: 26,544.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,672.07 : 45,080.49 = 19,238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,672.07/45,080.49 = 19,238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,672.07x = 45,080.49 × 19,238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,672.07x = 867,277,175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,277,175.02/32,672.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,544.91

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