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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,883.22, 45,368.40 and 19,459.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,883.22, 45,368.40 and 19,459.09 is: 26,847.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,883.22 : 45,368.40 = 19,459.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,883.22/45,368.40 = 19,459.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,883.22x = 45,368.40 × 19,459.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,883.22x = 882,827,778.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,827,778.76/32,883.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,847.36

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