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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,865.46, 45,363.63 and 19,441.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,865.46, 45,363.63 and 19,441.39 is: 26,834.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,865.46 : 45,363.63 = 19,441.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,865.46/45,363.63 = 19,441.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,865.46x = 45,363.63 × 19,441.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,865.46x = 881,931,820.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,931,820.13/32,865.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,834.61

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