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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,865.68, 45,366.36 and 19,441.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,865.68, 45,366.36 and 19,441.64 is: 26,836.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,865.68 : 45,366.36 = 19,441.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,865.68/45,366.36 = 19,441.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,865.68x = 45,366.36 × 19,441.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,865.68x = 881,996,439.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,996,439.23/32,865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,836.40

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