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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,674.89, 45,078.30 and 19,224.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,674.89, 45,078.30 and 19,224.84 is: 26,522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,674.89 : 45,078.30 = 19,224.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,674.89/45,078.30 = 19,224.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,674.89x = 45,078.30 × 19,224.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,674.89x = 866,623,104.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,623,104.97/32,674.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,522.60

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