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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,865.83, 45,376.74 and 19,441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,865.83, 45,376.74 and 19,441.40 is: 26,842.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,865.83 : 45,376.74 = 19,441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,865.83/45,376.74 = 19,441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,865.83x = 45,376.74 × 19,441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,865.83x = 882,187,126.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,187,126.15/32,865.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,842.08

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