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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,858.32, 45,347.76 and 19,433.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,858.32, 45,347.76 and 19,433.92 is: 26,820.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,858.32 : 45,347.76 = 19,433.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,858.32/45,347.76 = 19,433.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,858.32x = 45,347.76 × 19,433.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,858.32x = 881,284,740.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,284,740.02/32,858.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,820.75

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