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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,699.61, 45,126.94 and 19,271.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,699.61, 45,126.94 and 19,271.43 is: 26,595.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,699.61 : 45,126.94 = 19,271.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,699.61/45,126.94 = 19,271.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,699.61x = 45,126.94 × 19,271.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,699.61x = 869,660,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,660,665.32/32,699.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,595.44

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