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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,869.71, 45,369.50 and 19,445.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,869.71, 45,369.50 and 19,445.65 is: 26,840.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,869.71 : 45,369.50 = 19,445.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,869.71/45,369.50 = 19,445.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,869.71x = 45,369.50 × 19,445.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,869.71x = 882,239,207.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,239,207.02/32,869.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,840.49

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