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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,867.33, 45,378.81 and 19,442.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,867.33, 45,378.81 and 19,442.90 is: 26,844.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,867.33 : 45,378.81 = 19,442.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,867.33/45,378.81 = 19,442.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,867.33x = 45,378.81 × 19,442.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,867.33x = 882,295,664.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,295,664.95/32,867.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,844.15

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