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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,693.49, 45,116.60 and 19,265.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,693.49, 45,116.60 and 19,265.31 is: 26,585.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,693.49 : 45,116.60 = 19,265.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,693.49/45,116.60 = 19,265.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,693.49x = 45,116.60 × 19,265.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,693.49x = 869,185,188.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,185,188.82/32,693.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,585.88

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