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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,869.45, 45,363.03 and 19,445.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,869.45, 45,363.03 and 19,445.03 is: 26,836.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,869.45 : 45,363.03 = 19,445.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,869.45/45,363.03 = 19,445.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,869.45x = 45,363.03 × 19,445.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,869.45x = 882,085,349.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,085,349.62/32,869.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,836.02

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