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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,678.07, 45,103.92 and 19,244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,678.07, 45,103.92 and 19,244.43 is: 26,562.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,678.07 : 45,103.92 = 19,244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,678.07/45,103.92 = 19,244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,678.07x = 45,103.92 × 19,244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,678.07x = 867,999,231.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,999,231.17/32,678.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,562.13

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