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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,894.67, 45,391.89 and 19,463.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,894.67, 45,391.89 and 19,463.58 is: 26,858.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,894.67 : 45,391.89 = 19,463.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,894.67/45,391.89 = 19,463.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,894.67x = 45,391.89 × 19,463.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,894.67x = 883,488,682.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,488,682.37/32,894.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,858.11

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