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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,863.12, 45,343.86 and 19,425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,863.12, 45,343.86 and 19,425.16 is: 26,802.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,863.12 : 45,343.86 = 19,425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,863.12/45,343.86 = 19,425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,863.12x = 45,343.86 × 19,425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,863.12x = 880,811,735.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,811,735.52/32,863.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,802.44

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