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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,896.07, 45,393.83 and 19,464.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,896.07, 45,393.83 and 19,464.98 is: 26,860.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,896.07 : 45,393.83 = 19,464.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,896.07/45,393.83 = 19,464.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,896.07x = 45,393.83 × 19,464.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,896.07x = 883,589,912.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,589,912.00/32,896.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,860.05

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