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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,674.56, 45,083.94 and 19,240.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,674.56, 45,083.94 and 19,240.92 is: 26,548.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,674.56 : 45,083.94 = 19,240.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,674.56/45,083.94 = 19,240.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,674.56x = 45,083.94 × 19,240.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,674.56x = 867,456,482.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,456,482.82/32,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,548.38

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