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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,901.48, 45,400.50 and 19,473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,901.48, 45,400.50 and 19,473.30 is: 26,871.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,901.48 : 45,400.50 = 19,473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,901.48/45,400.50 = 19,473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,901.48x = 45,400.50 × 19,473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,901.48x = 884,097,556.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,097,556.65/32,901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,871.06

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