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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,873.21, 45,365.83 and 19,952.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,873.21, 45,365.83 and 19,952.63 is: 27,535.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,873.21 : 45,365.83 = 19,952.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,873.21/45,365.83 = 19,952.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,873.21x = 45,365.83 × 19,952.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,873.21x = 905,167,620.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,167,620.63/32,873.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,535.12

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