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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,865.82, 45,352.20 and 19,437.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,865.82, 45,352.20 and 19,437.64 is: 26,822.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,865.82 : 45,352.20 = 19,437.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,865.82/45,352.20 = 19,437.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,865.82x = 45,352.20 × 19,437.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,865.82x = 881,539,696.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,539,696.32/32,865.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,822.39

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