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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,866.83, 45,378.12 and 19,442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,866.83, 45,378.12 and 19,442.40 is: 26,843.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,866.83 : 45,378.12 = 19,442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,866.83/45,378.12 = 19,442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,866.83x = 45,378.12 × 19,442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,866.83x = 882,259,560.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,259,560.29/32,866.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,843.46

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