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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,868.89, 45,362.26 and 19,444.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,868.89, 45,362.26 and 19,444.46 is: 26,835.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,868.89 : 45,362.26 = 19,444.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,868.89/45,362.26 = 19,444.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,868.89x = 45,362.26 × 19,444.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,868.89x = 882,044,593.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,044,593.36/32,868.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,835.24

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