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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,864.37, 45,362.12 and 19,440.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,864.37, 45,362.12 and 19,440.29 is: 26,833.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,864.37 : 45,362.12 = 19,440.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,864.37/45,362.12 = 19,440.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,864.37x = 45,362.12 × 19,440.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,864.37x = 881,852,856.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,852,856.92/32,864.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,833.10

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