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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,870.92, 45,365.06 and 19,446.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,870.92, 45,365.06 and 19,446.49 is: 26,838.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,870.92 : 45,365.06 = 19,446.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,870.92/45,365.06 = 19,446.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,870.92x = 45,365.06 × 19,446.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,870.92x = 882,191,185.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,191,185.64/32,870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,838.04

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