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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,694.62, 45,118.15 and 19,266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,694.62, 45,118.15 and 19,266.44 is: 26,587.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,694.62 : 45,118.15 = 19,266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,694.62/45,118.15 = 19,266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,694.62x = 45,118.15 × 19,266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,694.62x = 869,265,856.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,265,856.13/32,694.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,587.43

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