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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,685.93, 45,091.58 and 19,250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,685.93, 45,091.58 and 19,250.75 is: 26,557.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,685.93 : 45,091.58 = 19,250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,685.93/45,091.58 = 19,250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,685.93x = 45,091.58 × 19,250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,685.93x = 868,046,411.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,046,411.97/32,685.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,557.19

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