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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,691.33, 45,107.07 and 19,257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,691.33, 45,107.07 and 19,257.68 is: 26,571.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,691.33 : 45,107.07 = 19,257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,691.33/45,107.07 = 19,257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,691.33x = 45,107.07 × 19,257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,691.33x = 868,657,294.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,657,294.26/32,691.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,571.49

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