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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,865.23, 45,337.69 and 19,429.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,865.23, 45,337.69 and 19,429.94 is: 26,803.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,865.23 : 45,337.69 = 19,429.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,865.23/45,337.69 = 19,429.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,865.23x = 45,337.69 × 19,429.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,865.23x = 880,908,596.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,908,596.44/32,865.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,803.66

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