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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,870.17, 45,364.03 and 19,445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,870.17, 45,364.03 and 19,445.75 is: 26,837.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,870.17 : 45,364.03 = 19,445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,870.17/45,364.03 = 19,445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,870.17x = 45,364.03 × 19,445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,870.17x = 882,137,489.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,137,489.14/32,870.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,837.02

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