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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,876.18, 45,380.86 and 19,452.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,876.18, 45,380.86 and 19,452.14 is: 26,850.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,876.18 : 45,380.86 = 19,452.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,876.18/45,380.86 = 19,452.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,876.18x = 45,380.86 × 19,452.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,876.18x = 882,754,842.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,754,842.04/32,876.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,850.89

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