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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,697.54, 45,124.09 and 19,269.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,697.54, 45,124.09 and 19,269.36 is: 26,592.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,697.54 : 45,124.09 = 19,269.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,697.54/45,124.09 = 19,269.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,697.54x = 45,124.09 × 19,269.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,697.54x = 869,512,286.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,512,286.71/32,697.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,592.59

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