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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,866.62, 45,365.23 and 19,442.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,866.62, 45,365.23 and 19,442.54 is: 26,836.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,866.62 : 45,365.23 = 19,442.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,866.62/45,365.23 = 19,442.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,866.62x = 45,365.23 × 19,442.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,866.62x = 882,015,436.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,015,436.60/32,866.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,836.21

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