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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,889.47, 45,383.96 and 19,461.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,889.47, 45,383.96 and 19,461.29 is: 26,854.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,889.47 : 45,383.96 = 19,461.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,889.47/45,383.96 = 19,461.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,889.47x = 45,383.96 × 19,461.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,889.47x = 883,230,228.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,230,228.64/32,889.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,854.50

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