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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,673.06, 45,081.88 and 19,239.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,673.06, 45,081.88 and 19,239.42 is: 26,546.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,673.06 : 45,081.88 = 19,239.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,673.06/45,081.88 = 19,239.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,673.06x = 45,081.88 × 19,239.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,673.06x = 867,349,223.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,349,223.71/32,673.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,546.31

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