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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,699.37, 45,124.69 and 19,271.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,699.37, 45,124.69 and 19,271.19 is: 26,593.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,699.37 : 45,124.69 = 19,271.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,699.37/45,124.69 = 19,271.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,699.37x = 45,124.69 × 19,271.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,699.37x = 869,606,474.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,606,474.68/32,699.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,593.98

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