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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,887.97, 45,381.89 and 19,459.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,887.97, 45,381.89 and 19,459.79 is: 26,852.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,887.97 : 45,381.89 = 19,459.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,887.97/45,381.89 = 19,459.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,887.97x = 45,381.89 × 19,459.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,887.97x = 883,121,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,121,870.94/32,887.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,852.43

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