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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,895.42, 45,392.92 and 19,464.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,895.42, 45,392.92 and 19,464.33 is: 26,859.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,895.42 : 45,392.92 = 19,464.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,895.42/45,392.92 = 19,464.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,895.42x = 45,392.92 × 19,464.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,895.42x = 883,542,896.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,542,896.11/32,895.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,859.15

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