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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,682.57, 45,110.13 and 19,248.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,682.57, 45,110.13 and 19,248.93 is: 26,568.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,682.57 : 45,110.13 = 19,248.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,682.57/45,110.13 = 19,248.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,682.57x = 45,110.13 × 19,248.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,682.57x = 868,321,734.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,321,734.66/32,682.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,568.34

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