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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,674.96, 45,084.45 and 19,241.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,674.96, 45,084.45 and 19,241.29 is: 26,548.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,674.96 : 45,084.45 = 19,241.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,674.96/45,084.45 = 19,241.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,674.96x = 45,084.45 × 19,241.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,674.96x = 867,482,976.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,482,976.94/32,674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,548.86

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