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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,871.16, 45,384.08 and 19,446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,871.16, 45,384.08 and 19,446.72 is: 26,849.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,871.16 : 45,384.08 = 19,446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,871.16/45,384.08 = 19,446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,871.16x = 45,384.08 × 19,446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,871.16x = 882,571,496.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,571,496.22/32,871.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,849.42

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