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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,694.49, 45,117.97 and 19,266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,694.49, 45,117.97 and 19,266.31 is: 26,587.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,694.49 : 45,117.97 = 19,266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,694.49/45,117.97 = 19,266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,694.49x = 45,117.97 × 19,266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,694.49x = 869,256,796.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,256,796.59/32,694.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,587.26

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