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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,873.02, 45,363.63 and 19,441.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,873.02, 45,363.63 and 19,441.42 is: 26,828.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,873.02 : 45,363.63 = 19,441.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,873.02/45,363.63 = 19,441.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,873.02x = 45,363.63 × 19,441.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,873.02x = 881,933,383.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,933,383.55/32,873.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,828.49

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