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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,833.44, 45,307.62 and 19,403.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,833.44, 45,307.62 and 19,403.64 is: 26,775.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,833.44 : 45,307.62 = 19,403.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,833.44/45,307.62 = 19,403.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,833.44x = 45,307.62 × 19,403.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,833.44x = 879,132,747.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,132,747.74/32,833.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,775.53

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