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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,874.96, 45,368.25 and 19,954.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,874.96, 45,368.25 and 19,954.38 is: 27,537.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,874.96 : 45,368.25 = 19,954.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,874.96/45,368.25 = 19,954.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,874.96x = 45,368.25 × 19,954.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,874.96x = 905,295,300.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,295,300.44/32,874.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,537.53

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