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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,865.51, 45,356.04 and 19,444.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,865.51, 45,356.04 and 19,444.62 is: 26,834.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,865.51 : 45,356.04 = 19,444.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,865.51/45,356.04 = 19,444.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,865.51x = 45,356.04 × 19,444.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,865.51x = 881,930,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,930,962.50/32,865.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,834.54

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