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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,882.22, 45,367.02 and 19,458.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,882.22, 45,367.02 and 19,458.09 is: 26,845.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,882.22 : 45,367.02 = 19,458.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,882.22/45,367.02 = 19,458.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,882.22x = 45,367.02 × 19,458.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,882.22x = 882,755,558.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,755,558.19/32,882.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,845.98

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