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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,890.47, 45,385.34 and 19,462.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,890.47, 45,385.34 and 19,462.29 is: 26,855.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,890.47 : 45,385.34 = 19,462.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,890.47/45,385.34 = 19,462.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,890.47x = 45,385.34 × 19,462.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,890.47x = 883,302,648.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,302,648.83/32,890.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,855.88

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