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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,696.58, 45,127.16 and 19,267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,696.58, 45,127.16 and 19,267.05 is: 26,591.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,696.58 : 45,127.16 = 19,267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,696.58/45,127.16 = 19,267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,696.58x = 45,127.16 × 19,267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,696.58x = 869,467,248.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,467,248.08/32,696.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,591.99

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