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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,866.09, 45,364.50 and 19,442.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,866.09, 45,364.50 and 19,442.01 is: 26,835.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,866.09 : 45,364.50 = 19,442.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,866.09/45,364.50 = 19,442.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,866.09x = 45,364.50 × 19,442.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,866.09x = 881,976,965.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,976,965.43/32,866.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,835.47

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