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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,692.68, 45,125.55 and 19,268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,692.68, 45,125.55 and 19,268.28 is: 26,595.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,692.68 : 45,125.55 = 19,268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,692.68/45,125.55 = 19,268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,692.68x = 45,125.55 × 19,268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,692.68x = 869,491,732.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,491,732.55/32,692.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,595.91

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