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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,867.24, 45,340.44 and 19,431.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,867.24, 45,340.44 and 19,431.94 is: 26,806.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,867.24 : 45,340.44 = 19,431.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,867.24/45,340.44 = 19,431.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,867.24x = 45,340.44 × 19,431.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,867.24x = 881,052,709.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,052,709.65/32,867.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,806.41

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