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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,866.06, 45,364.45 and 19,441.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,866.06, 45,364.45 and 19,441.98 is: 26,835.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,866.06 : 45,364.45 = 19,441.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,866.06/45,364.45 = 19,441.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,866.06x = 45,364.45 × 19,441.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,866.06x = 881,974,772.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,974,772.14/32,866.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,835.43

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