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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,872.02, 45,362.25 and 19,440.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,872.02, 45,362.25 and 19,440.42 is: 26,827.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,872.02 : 45,362.25 = 19,440.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,872.02/45,362.25 = 19,440.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,872.02x = 45,362.25 × 19,440.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,872.02x = 881,861,192.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,861,192.15/32,872.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,827.11

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