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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,835.44, 45,311.04 and 19,407.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,835.44, 45,311.04 and 19,407.94 is: 26,781.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,835.44 : 45,311.04 = 19,407.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,835.44/45,311.04 = 19,407.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,835.44x = 45,311.04 × 19,407.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,835.44x = 879,393,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,393,832.38/32,835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,781.85

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