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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,687.74, 45,108.66 and 19,259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,687.74, 45,108.66 and 19,259.56 is: 26,577.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,687.74 : 45,108.66 = 19,259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,687.74/45,108.66 = 19,259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,687.74x = 45,108.66 × 19,259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,687.74x = 868,772,943.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,772,943.79/32,687.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,577.94

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