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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,690.96, 45,106.40 and 19,252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,690.96, 45,106.40 and 19,252.88 is: 26,564.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,690.96 : 45,106.40 = 19,252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,690.96/45,106.40 = 19,252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,690.96x = 45,106.40 × 19,252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,690.96x = 868,428,106.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,428,106.43/32,690.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,564.78

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