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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,868.05, 45,361.09 and 19,443.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,868.05, 45,361.09 and 19,443.62 is: 26,834.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,868.05 : 45,361.09 = 19,443.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,868.05/45,361.09 = 19,443.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,868.05x = 45,361.09 × 19,443.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,868.05x = 881,983,679.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,983,679.30/32,868.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,834.08

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