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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,694.36, 45,122.81 and 19,086.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,694.36, 45,122.81 and 19,086.87 is: 26,342.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,694.36 : 45,122.81 = 19,086.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,694.36/45,122.81 = 19,086.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,694.36x = 45,122.81 × 19,086.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,694.36x = 861,253,030.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,253,030.61/32,694.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,342.56

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