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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,683.44, 45,106.48 and 19,258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,683.44, 45,106.48 and 19,258.88 is: 26,579.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,683.44 : 45,106.48 = 19,258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,683.44/45,106.48 = 19,258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,683.44x = 45,106.48 × 19,258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,683.44x = 868,700,285.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,700,285.54/32,683.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,579.22

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