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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,862.97, 45,340.45 and 19,438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,862.97, 45,340.45 and 19,438.84 is: 26,819.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,862.97 : 45,340.45 = 19,438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,862.97/45,340.45 = 19,438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,862.97x = 45,340.45 × 19,438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,862.97x = 881,365,753.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,365,753.08/32,862.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,819.42

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