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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,871.52, 45,361.56 and 19,439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,871.52, 45,361.56 and 19,439.92 is: 26,826.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,871.52 : 45,361.56 = 19,439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,871.52/45,361.56 = 19,439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,871.52x = 45,361.56 × 19,439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,871.52x = 881,825,097.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,825,097.48/32,871.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,826.42

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