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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,870.61, 45,367.26 and 19,449.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,870.61, 45,367.26 and 19,449.26 is: 26,843.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,870.61 : 45,367.26 = 19,449.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,870.61/45,367.26 = 19,449.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,870.61x = 45,367.26 × 19,449.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,870.61x = 882,359,924.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,359,924.88/32,870.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,843.43

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