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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,697.46, 45,123.98 and 19,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,697.46, 45,123.98 and 19,269.28 is: 26,592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,697.46 : 45,123.98 = 19,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,697.46/45,123.98 = 19,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,697.46x = 45,123.98 × 19,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,697.46x = 869,506,605.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,506,605.33/32,697.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,592.48

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