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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,686.68, 45,092.61 and 19,251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,686.68, 45,092.61 and 19,251.48 is: 26,558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,686.68 : 45,092.61 = 19,251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,686.68/45,092.61 = 19,251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,686.68x = 45,092.61 × 19,251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,686.68x = 868,099,479.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,099,479.56/32,686.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,558.20

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