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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,686.17, 45,091.92 and 19,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,686.17, 45,091.92 and 19,251 is: 26,557.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,686.17 : 45,091.92 = 19,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,686.17/45,091.92 = 19,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,686.17x = 45,091.92 × 19,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,686.17x = 868,064,551.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,064,551.92/32,686.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,557.55

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