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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,677.40, 45,098.16 and 19,252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,677.40, 45,098.16 and 19,252.88 is: 26,570.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,677.40 : 45,098.16 = 19,252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,677.40/45,098.16 = 19,252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,677.40x = 45,098.16 × 19,252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,677.40x = 868,269,462.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,269,462.70/32,677.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,570.95

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