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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,695.58, 45,125.78 and 19,266.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,695.58, 45,125.78 and 19,266.05 is: 26,590.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,695.58 : 45,125.78 = 19,266.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,695.58/45,125.78 = 19,266.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,695.58x = 45,125.78 × 19,266.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,695.58x = 869,395,550.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,395,550.25/32,695.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,590.61

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