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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,872.83, 45,367.68 and 19,448.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,872.83, 45,367.68 and 19,448.40 is: 26,840.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,872.83 : 45,367.68 = 19,448.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,872.83/45,367.68 = 19,448.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,872.83x = 45,367.68 × 19,448.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,872.83x = 882,328,787.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,328,787.71/32,872.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,840.67

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