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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,864.86, 45,353.46 and 19,442.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,864.86, 45,353.46 and 19,442.71 is: 26,830.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,864.86 : 45,353.46 = 19,442.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,864.86/45,353.46 = 19,442.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,864.86x = 45,353.46 × 19,442.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,864.86x = 881,794,170.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,794,170.28/32,864.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,830.91

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