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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,901.84, 45,401.04 and 19,473.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,901.84, 45,401.04 and 19,473.66 is: 26,871.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,901.84 : 45,401.04 = 19,473.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,901.84/45,401.04 = 19,473.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,901.84x = 45,401.04 × 19,473.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,901.84x = 884,124,416.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,124,416.61/32,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,871.58

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