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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,678.16, 45,088 and 19,248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,678.16, 45,088 and 19,248.36 is: 26,558.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,678.16 : 45,088 = 19,248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,678.16/45,088 = 19,248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,678.16x = 45,088 × 19,248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,678.16x = 867,870,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,870,055.68/32,678.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,558.11

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