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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,837.63, 45,315.87 and 19,413.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,837.63, 45,315.87 and 19,413.71 is: 26,790.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,837.63 : 45,315.87 = 19,413.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,837.63/45,315.87 = 19,413.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,837.63x = 45,315.87 × 19,413.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,837.63x = 879,749,158.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,749,158.58/32,837.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,790.88

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