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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,870.79, 45,383.56 and 19,446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,870.79, 45,383.56 and 19,446.34 is: 26,848.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,870.79 : 45,383.56 = 19,446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,870.79/45,383.56 = 19,446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,870.79x = 45,383.56 × 19,446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,870.79x = 882,544,089.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,544,089.55/32,870.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,848.89

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