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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,836.63, 45,314.49 and 19,412.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,836.63, 45,314.49 and 19,412.71 is: 26,789.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,836.63 : 45,314.49 = 19,412.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,836.63/45,314.49 = 19,412.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,836.63x = 45,314.49 × 19,412.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,836.63x = 879,677,053.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,677,053.17/32,836.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,789.50

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