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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,843.56, 45,307.88 and 19,408.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,843.56, 45,307.88 and 19,408.32 is: 26,773.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,843.56 : 45,307.88 = 19,408.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,843.56/45,307.88 = 19,408.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,843.56x = 45,307.88 × 19,408.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,843.56x = 879,349,509.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,349,509.98/32,843.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,773.88

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