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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,872.08, 45,366.65 and 19,447.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,872.08, 45,366.65 and 19,447.65 is: 26,839.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,872.08 : 45,366.65 = 19,447.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,872.08/45,366.65 = 19,447.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,872.08x = 45,366.65 × 19,447.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,872.08x = 882,274,633.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,274,633.63/32,872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,839.64

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