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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,863.23, 45,334.94 and 19,427.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,863.23, 45,334.94 and 19,427.94 is: 26,800.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,863.23 : 45,334.94 = 19,427.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,863.23/45,334.94 = 19,427.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,863.23x = 45,334.94 × 19,427.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,863.23x = 880,764,397.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,764,397.08/32,863.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,800.91

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